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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.04, 1,743 and 711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.04, 1,743 and 711.04 is: 981.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.04 : 1,743 = 711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.04/1,743 = 711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.04x = 1,743 × 711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.04x = 1,239,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,342.72/1,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.24

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