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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.35, 2,513.98 and 636.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.35, 2,513.98 and 636.45 is: 954.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.35 : 2,513.98 = 636.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.35/2,513.98 = 636.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.35x = 2,513.98 × 636.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.35x = 1,600,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,022.57/1,676.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.47

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