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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.59, 2,505.88 and 575.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.59, 2,505.88 and 575.27 is: 862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.59 : 2,505.88 = 575.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.59/2,505.88 = 575.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.59x = 2,505.88 × 575.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.59x = 1,441,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,545.06/1,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.90

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