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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.33, 2,503.75 and 574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.33, 2,503.75 and 574.08 is: 860.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.33 : 2,503.75 = 574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.33/2,503.75 = 574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.33x = 2,503.75 × 574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.33x = 1,437,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,352.80/1,670.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.52

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