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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.41, 2,506.94 and 575.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.41, 2,506.94 and 575.85 is: 863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.41 : 2,506.94 = 575.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.41/2,506.94 = 575.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.41x = 2,506.94 × 575.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.41x = 1,443,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,605.99/1,671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.71

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