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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.62, 2,447.42 and 707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.62, 2,447.42 and 707.84 is: 1,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.62 : 2,447.42 = 707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.62/2,447.42 = 707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.62x = 2,447.42 × 707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.62x = 1,732,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,385.16/1,631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.76

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