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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.81, 2,507.93 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.81, 2,507.93 and 575.88 is: 863.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.81 : 2,507.93 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.81/2,507.93 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.81x = 2,507.93 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.81x = 1,444,256.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,256.60/1,671.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.89

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