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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.54, 1,743.63 and 703.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.54, 1,743.63 and 703.98 is: 971.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.54 : 1,743.63 = 703.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.54/1,743.63 = 703.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.54x = 1,743.63 × 703.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.54x = 1,227,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,480.65/1,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.46

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