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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.39, 2,448.48 and 707.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.39, 2,448.48 and 707.30 is: 1,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.39 : 2,448.48 = 707.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.39/2,448.48 = 707.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.39x = 2,448.48 × 707.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.39x = 1,731,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,809.90/1,632.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.90

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