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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.63, 2,448.39 and 707.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.63, 2,448.39 and 707.61 is: 1,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.63 : 2,448.39 = 707.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.63/2,448.39 = 707.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.63x = 2,448.39 × 707.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.63x = 1,732,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,505.25/1,632.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.17

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