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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.03, 1,742.95 and 703.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.03, 1,742.95 and 703.48 is: 970.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.03 : 1,742.95 = 703.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.03/1,742.95 = 703.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.03x = 1,742.95 × 703.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.03x = 1,226,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,130.47/1,263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.78

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