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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.01, 1,744.30 and 704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.01, 1,744.30 and 704.44 is: 972.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.01 : 1,744.30 = 704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.01/1,744.30 = 704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.01x = 1,744.30 × 704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.01x = 1,228,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,751.21/1,264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.10

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