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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.41, 2,355.98 and 961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.41, 2,355.98 and 961.20 is: 1,326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.41 : 2,355.98 = 961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.41/2,355.98 = 961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.41x = 2,355.98 × 961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.41x = 2,264,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,563.17/1,707.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.31

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