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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.86, 1,744.14 and 704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.86, 1,744.14 and 704.32 is: 971.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.86 : 1,744.14 = 704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.86/1,744.14 = 704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.86x = 1,744.14 × 704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.86x = 1,228,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,432.68/1,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.97

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