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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.56, 1,740.84 and 709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.56, 1,740.84 and 709.56 is: 979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.56 : 1,740.84 = 709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.56/1,740.84 = 709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.56x = 1,740.84 × 709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.56x = 1,235,230.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,230.43/1,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.13

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