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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.63, 2,453.49 and 710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.63, 2,453.49 and 710.49 is: 1,065.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.63 : 2,453.49 = 710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.63/2,453.49 = 710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.63x = 2,453.49 × 710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.63x = 1,743,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,180.11/1,635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.75

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