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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.96, 1,742.96 and 703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.96, 1,742.96 and 703.44 is: 970.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.96 : 1,742.96 = 703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.96/1,742.96 = 703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.96x = 1,742.96 × 703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.96x = 1,226,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,064.27/1,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.79

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