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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.90, 2,446.02 and 706.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.90, 2,446.02 and 706.07 is: 1,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.90 : 2,446.02 = 706.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.90/2,446.02 = 706.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.90x = 2,446.02 × 706.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.90x = 1,727,067.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,067.46/1,631.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.32

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