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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.55, 1,740.92 and 701.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.55, 1,740.92 and 701.97 is: 968.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.55 : 1,740.92 = 701.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.55/1,740.92 = 701.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.55x = 1,740.92 × 701.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.55x = 1,222,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,070.10/1,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.71

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