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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.92, 2,356.67 and 961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.92, 2,356.67 and 961.70 is: 1,327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.92 : 2,356.67 = 961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.92/2,356.67 = 961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.92x = 2,356.67 × 961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.92x = 2,266,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,404.73/1,707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.00

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