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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.26, 2,517.38 and 913.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.26, 2,517.38 and 913.62 is: 1,370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.26 : 2,517.38 = 913.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.26/2,517.38 = 913.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.26x = 2,517.38 × 913.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.26x = 2,299,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,928.72/1,678.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.42

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