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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.26, 2,507.09 and 575.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.26, 2,507.09 and 575.87 is: 863.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.26 : 2,507.09 = 575.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.26/2,507.09 = 575.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.26x = 2,507.09 × 575.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.26x = 1,443,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,742.50/1,671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.87

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