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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.12, 2,505.63 and 574.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.12, 2,505.63 and 574.49 is: 861.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.12 : 2,505.63 = 574.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.12/2,505.63 = 574.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.12x = 2,505.63 × 574.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.12x = 1,439,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,467.80/1,670.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.90

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