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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.66, 2,508.88 and 577.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.66, 2,508.88 and 577.05 is: 865.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.66 : 2,508.88 = 577.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.66/2,508.88 = 577.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.66x = 2,508.88 × 577.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.66x = 1,447,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,749.20/1,672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.54

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