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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.01, 1,742.87 and 703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.01, 1,742.87 and 703.44 is: 970.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.01 : 1,742.87 = 703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.01/1,742.87 = 703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.01x = 1,742.87 × 703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.01x = 1,225,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,992.24/1,263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.69

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