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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.22, 2,462.70 and 705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.22, 2,462.70 and 705.08 is: 1,057.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.22 : 2,462.70 = 705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.22/2,462.70 = 705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.22x = 2,462.70 × 705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.22x = 1,736,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,384.68/1,642.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.34

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