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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.95, 2,518.43 and 638.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.95, 2,518.43 and 638.71 is: 958.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.95 : 2,518.43 = 638.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.95/2,518.43 = 638.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.95x = 2,518.43 × 638.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.95x = 1,608,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,543.23/1,678.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.07

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