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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.79, 2,359.48 and 963.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.79, 2,359.48 and 963.90 is: 1,330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.79 : 2,359.48 = 963.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.79/2,359.48 = 963.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.79x = 2,359.48 × 963.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.79x = 2,274,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,312.68/1,709.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.17

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