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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.59, 1,742.33 and 703.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.59, 1,742.33 and 703.04 is: 970.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.59 : 1,742.33 = 703.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.59/1,742.33 = 703.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.59x = 1,742.33 × 703.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.59x = 1,224,920.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,920.73/1,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.17

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