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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.66, 2,443.98 and 704.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.66, 2,443.98 and 704.46 is: 1,057.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.66 : 2,443.98 = 704.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.66/2,443.98 = 704.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.66x = 2,443.98 × 704.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.66x = 1,721,686.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,686.15/1,628.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.12

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