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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.39, 1,740.52 and 701.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.39, 1,740.52 and 701.86 is: 968.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.39 : 1,740.52 = 701.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.39/1,740.52 = 701.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.39x = 1,740.52 × 701.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.39x = 1,221,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,595.26/1,261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.45

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