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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.58, 1,742.31 and 703.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.58, 1,742.31 and 703.02 is: 970.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.58 : 1,742.31 = 703.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.58/1,742.31 = 703.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.58x = 1,742.31 × 703.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.58x = 1,224,878.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,878.78/1,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.14

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