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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.57, 2,512.47 and 896.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.57, 2,512.47 and 896.62 is: 1,342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.57 : 2,512.47 = 896.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.57/2,512.47 = 896.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.57x = 2,512.47 × 896.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.57x = 2,252,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,727.60/1,678.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.05

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