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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.70, 1,742.56 and 703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.70, 1,742.56 and 703.12 is: 970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.70 : 1,742.56 = 703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.70/1,742.56 = 703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.70x = 1,742.56 × 703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.70x = 1,225,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,228.79/1,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.32

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