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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.29, 1,743.44 and 703.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.29, 1,743.44 and 703.94 is: 971.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.29 : 1,743.44 = 703.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.29/1,743.44 = 703.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.29x = 1,743.44 × 703.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.29x = 1,227,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,264.92/1,263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.49

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