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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.46, 1,740.72 and 701.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.46, 1,740.72 and 701.90 is: 968.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.46 : 1,740.72 = 701.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.46/1,740.72 = 701.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.46x = 1,740.72 × 701.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.46x = 1,221,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,811.37/1,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.57

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