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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.55, 2,517.44 and 638.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.55, 2,517.44 and 638.67 is: 957.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.55 : 2,517.44 = 638.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.55/2,517.44 = 638.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.55x = 2,517.44 × 638.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.55x = 1,607,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,815.00/1,678.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.86

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