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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.59, 2,517.70 and 446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.59, 2,517.70 and 446.10 is: 669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.59 : 2,517.70 = 446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.59/2,517.70 = 446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.59x = 2,517.70 × 446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.59x = 1,123,144.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,144.85/1,678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.10

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