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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.53, 2,505.81 and 575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.53, 2,505.81 and 575.13 is: 862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.53 : 2,505.81 = 575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.53/2,505.81 = 575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.53x = 2,505.81 × 575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.53x = 1,441,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,166.51/1,671.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.18

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