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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.32, 2,355.85 and 961.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.32, 2,355.85 and 961.13 is: 1,326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.32 : 2,355.85 = 961.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.32/2,355.85 = 961.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.32x = 2,355.85 × 961.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.32x = 2,264,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,278.11/1,707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.22

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