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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.17, 1,740.42 and 701.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.17, 1,740.42 and 701.69 is: 968.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.17 : 1,740.42 = 701.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.17/1,740.42 = 701.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.17x = 1,740.42 × 701.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.17x = 1,221,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,235.31/1,261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.34

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