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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.66, 1,742.42 and 703.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.66, 1,742.42 and 703.15 is: 970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.66 : 1,742.42 = 703.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.66/1,742.42 = 703.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.66x = 1,742.42 × 703.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.66x = 1,225,173.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,173.91/1,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.32

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