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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.45, 1,740.84 and 701.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.45, 1,740.84 and 701.91 is: 968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.45 : 1,740.84 = 701.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.45/1,740.84 = 701.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.45x = 1,740.84 × 701.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.45x = 1,221,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,918.34/1,261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.66

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