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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.57, 2,516.23 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.57, 2,516.23 and 638.28 is: 956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.57 : 2,516.23 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.57/2,516.23 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.57x = 2,516.23 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.57x = 1,606,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,060.08/1,678.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.80

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