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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.74, 2,475.99 and 678.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.74, 2,475.99 and 678.66 is: 1,017.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.74 : 2,475.99 = 678.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.74/2,475.99 = 678.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.74x = 2,475.99 × 678.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.74x = 1,680,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,355.37/1,651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.32

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