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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.43, 1,742.18 and 702.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.43, 1,742.18 and 702.93 is: 970.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.43 : 1,742.18 = 702.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.43/1,742.18 = 702.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.43x = 1,742.18 × 702.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.43x = 1,224,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,627.07/1,262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.06

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