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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.39, 2,517.72 and 582.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.39, 2,517.72 and 582.73 is: 874.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.39 : 2,517.72 = 582.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.39/2,517.72 = 582.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.39x = 2,517.72 × 582.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.39x = 1,467,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,150.98/1,678.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.14

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