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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.04, 1,740.24 and 709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.04, 1,740.24 and 709.04 is: 978.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.04 : 1,740.24 = 709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.04/1,740.24 = 709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.04x = 1,740.24 × 709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.04x = 1,233,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,899.77/1,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.48

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