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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.34, 1,738.20 and 946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.34, 1,738.20 and 946.96 is: 1,304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.34 : 1,738.20 = 946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.34/1,738.20 = 946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.34x = 1,738.20 × 946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.34x = 1,646,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,005.87/1,261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.97

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