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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.94, 2,359.98 and 964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.94, 2,359.98 and 964.20 is: 1,330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.94 : 2,359.98 = 964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.94/2,359.98 = 964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.94x = 2,359.98 × 964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.94x = 2,275,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,492.72/1,709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.74

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