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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.91, 2,359.53 and 963.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.91, 2,359.53 and 963.77 is: 1,329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.91 : 2,359.53 = 963.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.91/2,359.53 = 963.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.91x = 2,359.53 × 963.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.91x = 2,274,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,032.43/1,709.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.91

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