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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.94, 2,479.61 and 678.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.94, 2,479.61 and 678.81 is: 1,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.94 : 2,479.61 = 678.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.94/2,479.61 = 678.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.94x = 2,479.61 × 678.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.94x = 1,683,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,184.06/1,652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.30

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