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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.30, 1,740.59 and 701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.30, 1,740.59 and 701.82 is: 968.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.30 : 1,740.59 = 701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.30/1,740.59 = 701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.30x = 1,740.59 × 701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.30x = 1,221,583.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,583.47/1,261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.51

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