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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.05, 2,449.57 and 708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.05, 2,449.57 and 708.48 is: 1,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.05 : 2,449.57 = 708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.05/2,449.57 = 708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.05x = 2,449.57 × 708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.05x = 1,735,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,479.25/1,633.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.72

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