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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.32, 1,740.53 and 701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.32, 1,740.53 and 701.70 is: 968.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.32 : 1,740.53 = 701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.32/1,740.53 = 701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.32x = 1,740.53 × 701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.32x = 1,221,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,332.29/1,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.29

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