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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.14, 2,506.62 and 575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.14, 2,506.62 and 575.68 is: 862.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.14 : 2,506.62 = 575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.14/2,506.62 = 575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.14x = 2,506.62 × 575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.14x = 1,443,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,017.02/1,672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.97

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