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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.96, 1,741.49 and 702.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.96, 1,741.49 and 702.39 is: 969.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.96 : 1,741.49 = 702.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.96/1,741.49 = 702.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.96x = 1,741.49 × 702.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.96x = 1,223,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,205.16/1,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.29

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