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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.72, 1,744.18 and 704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.72, 1,744.18 and 704.36 is: 972.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.72 : 1,744.18 = 704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.72/1,744.18 = 704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.72x = 1,744.18 × 704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.72x = 1,228,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,530.62/1,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.15

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