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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.47, 1,740.65 and 701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.47, 1,740.65 and 701.96 is: 968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.47 : 1,740.65 = 701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.47/1,740.65 = 701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.47x = 1,740.65 × 701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.47x = 1,221,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,854.46/1,261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.60

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