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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.22, 1,743.19 and 703.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.22, 1,743.19 and 703.71 is: 971.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.22 : 1,743.19 = 703.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.22/1,743.19 = 703.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.22x = 1,743.19 × 703.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.22x = 1,226,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,698.48/1,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.09

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