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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.93, 2,517.74 and 638.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.93, 2,517.74 and 638.38 is: 957.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.93 : 2,517.74 = 638.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.93/2,517.74 = 638.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.93x = 2,517.74 × 638.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.93x = 1,607,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,282.75/1,678.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.32

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