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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.57, 1,742.28 and 703.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.57, 1,742.28 and 703.09 is: 970.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.57 : 1,742.28 = 703.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.57/1,742.28 = 703.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.57x = 1,742.28 × 703.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.57x = 1,224,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,980.22/1,262.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.23

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