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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.99, 1,744.20 and 704.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.99, 1,744.20 and 704.42 is: 972.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.99 : 1,744.20 = 704.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.99/1,744.20 = 704.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.99x = 1,744.20 × 704.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.99x = 1,228,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,640.64/1,263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.03

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