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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.70, 2,449.05 and 864.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.70, 2,449.05 and 864.70 is: 1,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.70 : 2,449.05 = 864.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.70/2,449.05 = 864.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.70x = 2,449.05 × 864.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.70x = 2,117,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,693.54/1,632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.05

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