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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.22, 2,518.12 and 754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.22, 2,518.12 and 754.04 is: 1,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.22 : 2,518.12 = 754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.22/2,518.12 = 754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.22x = 2,518.12 × 754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.22x = 1,898,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,763.20/1,678.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.41

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