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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.38, 2,506.02 and 574.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.38, 2,506.02 and 574.77 is: 862.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.38 : 2,506.02 = 574.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.38/2,506.02 = 574.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.38x = 2,506.02 × 574.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.38x = 1,440,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,385.12/1,670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.31

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