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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.60, 1,742.39 and 703.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.60, 1,742.39 and 703.18 is: 970.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.60 : 1,742.39 = 703.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.60/1,742.39 = 703.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.60x = 1,742.39 × 703.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.60x = 1,225,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,216.44/1,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.39

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