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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.99, 1,742.82 and 703.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.99, 1,742.82 and 703.42 is: 970.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.99 : 1,742.82 = 703.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.99/1,742.82 = 703.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.99x = 1,742.82 × 703.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.99x = 1,225,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,925.73/1,262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.65

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