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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.74, 2,517.72 and 638.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.74, 2,517.72 and 638.87 is: 958.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.74 : 2,517.72 = 638.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.74/2,517.72 = 638.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.74x = 2,517.72 × 638.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.74x = 1,608,483.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,483.19/1,678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.15

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