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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.30, 1,740.40 and 701.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.30, 1,740.40 and 701.77 is: 968.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.30 : 1,740.40 = 701.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.30/1,740.40 = 701.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.30x = 1,740.40 × 701.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.30x = 1,221,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,364.86/1,261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.34

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