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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.43, 1,743.52 and 703.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.43, 1,743.52 and 703.90 is: 971.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.43 : 1,743.52 = 703.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.43/1,743.52 = 703.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.43x = 1,743.52 × 703.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.43x = 1,227,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,263.73/1,263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.37

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