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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.15, 1,781.77 and 701.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.15, 1,781.77 and 701.68 is: 968.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.15 : 1,781.77 = 701.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.15/1,781.77 = 701.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.15x = 1,781.77 × 701.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.15x = 1,250,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,232.37/1,291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.31

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