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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.48, 2,507.58 and 575.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.48, 2,507.58 and 575.79 is: 863.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.48 : 2,507.58 = 575.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.48/2,507.58 = 575.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.48x = 2,507.58 × 575.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.48x = 1,443,839.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,839.49/1,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.81

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