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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.35, 1,740.47 and 701.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.35, 1,740.47 and 701.81 is: 968.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.35 : 1,740.47 = 701.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.35/1,740.47 = 701.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.35x = 1,740.47 × 701.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.35x = 1,221,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,479.25/1,261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.39

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