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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.66, 2,518.23 and 524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.66, 2,518.23 and 524.50 is: 786.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.66 : 2,518.23 = 524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.66/2,518.23 = 524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.66x = 2,518.23 × 524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.66x = 1,320,811.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,811.64/1,678.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.82

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