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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.26, 1,740.51 and 701.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.26, 1,740.51 and 701.73 is: 968.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.26 : 1,740.51 = 701.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.26/1,740.51 = 701.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.26x = 1,740.51 × 701.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.26x = 1,221,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,368.08/1,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.37

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