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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.33, 1,743.51 and 703.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.33, 1,743.51 and 703.83 is: 971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.33 : 1,743.51 = 703.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.33/1,743.51 = 703.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.33x = 1,743.51 × 703.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.33x = 1,227,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,134.64/1,263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.35

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