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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.55, 2,447.22 and 706.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.55, 2,447.22 and 706.65 is: 1,059.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.55 : 2,447.22 = 706.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.55/2,447.22 = 706.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.55x = 2,447.22 × 706.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.55x = 1,729,328.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,328.01/1,631.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.93

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