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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.23, 1,740.41 and 701.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.23, 1,740.41 and 701.68 is: 968.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.23 : 1,740.41 = 701.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.23/1,740.41 = 701.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.23x = 1,740.41 × 701.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.23x = 1,221,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,214.57/1,261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.28

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