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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.03, 1,744.39 and 704.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.03, 1,744.39 and 704.47 is: 972.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.03 : 1,744.39 = 704.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.03/1,744.39 = 704.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.03x = 1,744.39 × 704.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.03x = 1,228,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,859.94/1,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.18

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