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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.71, 1,742.63 and 703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.71, 1,742.63 and 703.22 is: 970.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.71 : 1,742.63 = 703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.71/1,742.63 = 703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.71x = 1,742.63 × 703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.71x = 1,225,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,448.75/1,262.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.49

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