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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.96, 2,518.44 and 524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.96, 2,518.44 and 524.71 is: 787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.96 : 2,518.44 = 524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.96/2,518.44 = 524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.96x = 2,518.44 × 524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.96x = 1,321,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,450.65/1,678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.07

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