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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.28, 1,743.27 and 703.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.28, 1,743.27 and 703.73 is: 971.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.28 : 1,743.27 = 703.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.28/1,743.27 = 703.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.28x = 1,743.27 × 703.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.28x = 1,226,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,791.40/1,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.12

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