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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.81, 2,510.93 and 577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.81, 2,510.93 and 577.88 is: 866.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.81 : 2,510.93 = 577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.81/2,510.93 = 577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.81x = 2,510.93 × 577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.81x = 1,451,016.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,016.23/1,673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.89

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