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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.51, 2,517.49 and 524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.51, 2,517.49 and 524.26 is: 786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.51 : 2,517.49 = 524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.51/2,517.49 = 524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.51x = 2,517.49 × 524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.51x = 1,319,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,819.31/1,678.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.30

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