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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.66, 2,507.99 and 576.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.66, 2,507.99 and 576.14 is: 864.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.66 : 2,507.99 = 576.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.66/2,507.99 = 576.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.66x = 2,507.99 × 576.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.66x = 1,444,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,937.94/1,671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.37

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