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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.29, 2,505.09 and 574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.29, 2,505.09 and 574.74 is: 861.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.29 : 2,505.09 = 574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.29/2,505.09 = 574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.29x = 2,505.09 × 574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.29x = 1,439,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,768.11/1,670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.99

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