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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.74, 1,742.43 and 703.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.74, 1,742.43 and 703.07 is: 970.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.74 : 1,742.43 = 703.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.74/1,742.43 = 703.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.74x = 1,742.43 × 703.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.74x = 1,225,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,050.26/1,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.15

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