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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.29, 2,356.10 and 961.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.29, 2,356.10 and 961.27 is: 1,326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.29 : 2,356.10 = 961.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.29/2,356.10 = 961.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.29x = 2,356.10 × 961.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.29x = 2,264,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,848.25/1,707.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.58

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