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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.70, 2,515.49 and 636.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.70, 2,515.49 and 636.72 is: 955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.70 : 2,515.49 = 636.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.70/2,515.49 = 636.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.70x = 2,515.49 × 636.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.70x = 1,601,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,659.61/1,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.25

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