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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.64, 2,356.07 and 961.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.64, 2,356.07 and 961.55 is: 1,326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.64 : 2,356.07 = 961.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.64/2,356.07 = 961.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.64x = 2,356.07 × 961.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.64x = 2,265,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,474.30/1,707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.67

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