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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.65, 2,359.15 and 963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.65, 2,359.15 and 963.44 is: 1,329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.65 : 2,359.15 = 963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.65/2,359.15 = 963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.65x = 2,359.15 × 963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.65x = 2,272,899.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,899.48/1,709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.45

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