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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.25, 2,444.83 and 705.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.25, 2,444.83 and 705.23 is: 1,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.25 : 2,444.83 = 705.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.25/2,444.83 = 705.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.25x = 2,444.83 × 705.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.25x = 1,724,153.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,153.47/1,630.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.60

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