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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.63, 2,505.87 and 500.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.63, 2,505.87 and 500.58 is: 750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.63 : 2,505.87 = 500.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.63/2,505.87 = 500.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.63x = 2,505.87 × 500.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.63x = 1,254,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,388.40/1,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.85

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