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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.40, 2,517.64 and 638.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.40, 2,517.64 and 638.90 is: 958.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.40 : 2,517.64 = 638.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.40/2,517.64 = 638.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.40x = 2,517.64 × 638.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.40x = 1,608,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,520.20/1,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.37

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