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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.42, 2,356.24 and 961.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.42, 2,356.24 and 961.38 is: 1,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.42 : 2,356.24 = 961.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.42/2,356.24 = 961.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.42x = 2,356.24 × 961.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.42x = 2,265,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,242.01/1,707.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.70

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