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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.43, 2,508.68 and 576.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.43, 2,508.68 and 576.77 is: 865.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.43 : 2,508.68 = 576.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.43/2,508.68 = 576.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.43x = 2,508.68 × 576.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.43x = 1,446,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,920.26/1,672.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.16

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