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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.63, 1,741.05 and 709.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.63, 1,741.05 and 709.63 is: 979.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.63 : 1,741.05 = 709.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.63/1,741.05 = 709.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.63x = 1,741.05 × 709.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.63x = 1,235,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,489.06/1,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.28

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