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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.46, 1,743.52 and 703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.46, 1,743.52 and 703.88 is: 971.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.46 : 1,743.52 = 703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.46/1,743.52 = 703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.46x = 1,743.52 × 703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.46x = 1,227,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,228.86/1,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.32

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