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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.70, 2,316.64 and 1,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.70, 2,316.64 and 1,015.44 is: 1,401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.70 : 2,316.64 = 1,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.70/2,316.64 = 1,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.70x = 2,316.64 × 1,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.70x = 2,352,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,408.92/1,678.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.33

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