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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.90, 1,742.85 and 703.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.90, 1,742.85 and 703.41 is: 970.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.90 : 1,742.85 = 703.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.90/1,742.85 = 703.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.90x = 1,742.85 × 703.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.90x = 1,225,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,938.12/1,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.74

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