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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.41, 2,444.11 and 704.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.41, 2,444.11 and 704.05 is: 1,056.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.41 : 2,444.11 = 704.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.41/2,444.11 = 704.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.41x = 2,444.11 × 704.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.41x = 1,720,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,767.78/1,629.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.07

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