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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.30, 2,355.90 and 961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.30, 2,355.90 and 961.14 is: 1,326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.30 : 2,355.90 = 961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.30/2,355.90 = 961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.30x = 2,355.90 × 961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.30x = 2,264,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,349.73/1,707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.28

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