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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.39, 2,447.64 and 707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.39, 2,447.64 and 707.64 is: 1,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.39 : 2,447.64 = 707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.39/2,447.64 = 707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.39x = 2,447.64 × 707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.39x = 1,732,047.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,047.97/1,632.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.05

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