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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.93, 2,507.72 and 576.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.93, 2,507.72 and 576.59 is: 864.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.93 : 2,507.72 = 576.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.93/2,507.72 = 576.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.93x = 2,507.72 × 576.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.93x = 1,445,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,933.99/1,672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.31

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