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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.80, 2,506.16 and 575.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.80, 2,506.16 and 575.90 is: 863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.80 : 2,506.16 = 575.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.80/2,506.16 = 575.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.80x = 2,506.16 × 575.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.80x = 1,443,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,303.81/1,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.32

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