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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.04, 2,504.42 and 574.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.04, 2,504.42 and 574.10 is: 860.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.04 : 2,504.42 = 574.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.04/2,504.42 = 574.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.04x = 2,504.42 × 574.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.04x = 1,437,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,787.52/1,670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.93

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