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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.09, 2,509.61 and 577.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.09, 2,509.61 and 577.46 is: 866.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.09 : 2,509.61 = 577.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.09/2,509.61 = 577.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.09x = 2,509.61 × 577.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.09x = 1,449,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,183.96/1,673.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.17

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