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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.22, 2,358.80 and 963.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.22, 2,358.80 and 963.33 is: 1,329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.22 : 2,358.80 = 963.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.22/2,358.80 = 963.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.22x = 2,358.80 × 963.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.22x = 2,272,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,302.80/1,709.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.44

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