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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.93, 2,509.22 and 577.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.93, 2,509.22 and 577.59 is: 865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.93 : 2,509.22 = 577.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.93/2,509.22 = 577.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.93x = 2,509.22 × 577.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.93x = 1,449,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,300.38/1,673.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.81

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