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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.13, 2,356.02 and 961.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.13, 2,356.02 and 961.27 is: 1,326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.13 : 2,356.02 = 961.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.13/2,356.02 = 961.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.13x = 2,356.02 × 961.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.13x = 2,264,759.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,759.57/1,707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.65

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