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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.84, 2,517.75 and 638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.84, 2,517.75 and 638.08 is: 956.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.84 : 2,517.75 = 638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.84/2,517.75 = 638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.84x = 2,517.75 × 638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.84x = 1,606,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,525.92/1,678.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.93

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