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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.13, 1,740.37 and 701.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.13, 1,740.37 and 701.63 is: 968.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.13 : 1,740.37 = 701.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.13/1,740.37 = 701.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.13x = 1,740.37 × 701.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.13x = 1,221,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,095.80/1,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.26

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