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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.48, 2,449.42 and 707.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.48, 2,449.42 and 707.58 is: 1,061.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.48 : 2,449.42 = 707.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.48/2,449.42 = 707.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.48x = 2,449.42 × 707.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.48x = 1,733,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,160.60/1,632.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.67

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