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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.29, 2,446.80 and 706.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.29, 2,446.80 and 706.55 is: 1,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.29 : 2,446.80 = 706.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.29/2,446.80 = 706.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.29x = 2,446.80 × 706.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.29x = 1,728,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,786.54/1,630.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.42

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