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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.64, 2,517.98 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.64, 2,517.98 and 583.04 is: 874.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.64 : 2,517.98 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.64/2,517.98 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.64x = 2,517.98 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.64x = 1,468,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,083.06/1,678.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.57

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