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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.78, 1,742.76 and 703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.78, 1,742.76 and 703.44 is: 970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.78 : 1,742.76 = 703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.78/1,742.76 = 703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.78x = 1,742.76 × 703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.78x = 1,225,927.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,927.09/1,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.82

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