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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.08, 1,740.28 and 701.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.08, 1,740.28 and 701.62 is: 968.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.08 : 1,740.28 = 701.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.08/1,740.28 = 701.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.08x = 1,740.28 × 701.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.08x = 1,221,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,015.25/1,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.23

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