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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.52, 2,446.65 and 707.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.52, 2,446.65 and 707.01 is: 1,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.52 : 2,446.65 = 707.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.52/2,446.65 = 707.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.52x = 2,446.65 × 707.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.52x = 1,729,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,806.02/1,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.24

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