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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.12, 1,740.30 and 701.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.12, 1,740.30 and 701.58 is: 968.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.12 : 1,740.30 = 701.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.12/1,740.30 = 701.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.12x = 1,740.30 × 701.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.12x = 1,220,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,959.67/1,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.16

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