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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.38, 2,507.52 and 575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.38, 2,507.52 and 575.77 is: 863.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.38 : 2,507.52 = 575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.38/2,507.52 = 575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.38x = 2,507.52 × 575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.38x = 1,443,754.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,754.79/1,671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.81

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