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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.63, 1,743.86 and 704.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.63, 1,743.86 and 704.09 is: 971.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.63 : 1,743.86 = 704.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.63/1,743.86 = 704.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.63x = 1,743.86 × 704.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.63x = 1,227,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,831.64/1,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.67

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