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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.60, 2,519.70 and 949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.60, 2,519.70 and 949.60 is: 1,425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.60 : 2,519.70 = 949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.60/2,519.70 = 949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.60x = 2,519.70 × 949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.60x = 2,392,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,707.12/1,678.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.42

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