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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.83, 1,742.99 and 703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.83, 1,742.99 and 703.50 is: 970.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.83 : 1,742.99 = 703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.83/1,742.99 = 703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.83x = 1,742.99 × 703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.83x = 1,226,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,193.47/1,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.99

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