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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.73, 1,742.49 and 703.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.73, 1,742.49 and 703.17 is: 970.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.73 : 1,742.49 = 703.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.73/1,742.49 = 703.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.73x = 1,742.49 × 703.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.73x = 1,225,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,266.69/1,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.33

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