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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.85, 1,741.36 and 702.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.85, 1,741.36 and 702.34 is: 969.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.85 : 1,741.36 = 702.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.85/1,741.36 = 702.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.85x = 1,741.36 × 702.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.85x = 1,223,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,021.99/1,261.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.23

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