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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.15, 2,447.10 and 706.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.15, 2,447.10 and 706.86 is: 1,060.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.15 : 2,447.10 = 706.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.15/2,447.10 = 706.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.15x = 2,447.10 × 706.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.15x = 1,729,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,753.57/1,631.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.45

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