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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.16, 2,517.95 and 897.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.16, 2,517.95 and 897.96 is: 1,347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.16 : 2,517.95 = 897.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.16/2,517.95 = 897.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.16x = 2,517.95 × 897.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.16x = 2,261,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,024.88/1,678.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.32

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