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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.44, 2,478.66 and 678.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.44, 2,478.66 and 678.58 is: 1,017.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.44 : 2,478.66 = 678.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.44/2,478.66 = 678.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.44x = 2,478.66 × 678.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.44x = 1,681,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,969.10/1,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.87

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