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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.03, 1,742.84 and 703.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.03, 1,742.84 and 703.43 is: 970.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.03 : 1,742.84 = 703.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.03/1,742.84 = 703.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.03x = 1,742.84 × 703.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.03x = 1,225,953.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,953.71/1,263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.64

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