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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.81, 1,744.16 and 704.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.81, 1,744.16 and 704.33 is: 972.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.81 : 1,744.16 = 704.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.81/1,744.16 = 704.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.81x = 1,744.16 × 704.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.81x = 1,228,451.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,451.97/1,263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.02

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