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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.83, 1,744.07 and 704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.83, 1,744.07 and 704.30 is: 971.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.83 : 1,744.07 = 704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.83/1,744.07 = 704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.83x = 1,744.07 × 704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.83x = 1,228,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,336.26/1,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.92

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