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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.43, 2,356.23 and 961.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.43, 2,356.23 and 961.39 is: 1,326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.43 : 2,356.23 = 961.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.43/2,356.23 = 961.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.43x = 2,356.23 × 961.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.43x = 2,265,255.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,255.96/1,707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.71

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