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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.97, 1,741.62 and 702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.97, 1,741.62 and 702.48 is: 969.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.97 : 1,741.62 = 702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.97/1,741.62 = 702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.97x = 1,741.62 × 702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.97x = 1,223,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,453.22/1,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.48

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