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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.57, 1,743.51 and 704.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.57, 1,743.51 and 704.02 is: 971.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.57 : 1,743.51 = 704.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.57/1,743.51 = 704.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.57x = 1,743.51 × 704.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.57x = 1,227,465.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,465.91/1,263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.43

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