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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.13, 1,738.94 and 700.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.13, 1,738.94 and 700.60 is: 966.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.13 : 1,738.94 = 700.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.13/1,738.94 = 700.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.13x = 1,738.94 × 700.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.13x = 1,218,302.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,302.69/1,260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.81

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