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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.02, 1,742.91 and 703.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.02, 1,742.91 and 703.45 is: 970.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.02 : 1,742.91 = 703.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.02/1,742.91 = 703.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.02x = 1,742.91 × 703.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.02x = 1,226,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,050.04/1,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.73

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