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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.06, 2,508.26 and 576.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.06, 2,508.26 and 576.44 is: 864.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.06 : 2,508.26 = 576.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.06/2,508.26 = 576.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.06x = 2,508.26 × 576.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.06x = 1,445,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,861.39/1,672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.72

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