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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.48, 2,510.83 and 577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.48, 2,510.83 and 577.96 is: 867.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.48 : 2,510.83 = 577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.48/2,510.83 = 577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.48x = 2,510.83 × 577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.48x = 1,451,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,153.75/1,673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.15

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