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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.36, 2,355.89 and 961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.36, 2,355.89 and 961.16 is: 1,326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.36 : 2,355.89 = 961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.36/2,355.89 = 961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.36x = 2,355.89 × 961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.36x = 2,264,391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,391.37/1,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.25

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