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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.71, 2,316.95 and 971.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.71, 2,316.95 and 971.02 is: 1,340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.71 : 2,316.95 = 971.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.71/2,316.95 = 971.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.71x = 2,316.95 × 971.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.71x = 2,249,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,804.79/1,678.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.20

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