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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.37, 1,740.78 and 701.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.37, 1,740.78 and 701.93 is: 968.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.37 : 1,740.78 = 701.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.37/1,740.78 = 701.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.37x = 1,740.78 × 701.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.37x = 1,221,910.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,910.06/1,261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.71

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