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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.41, 2,509.99 and 577.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.41, 2,509.99 and 577.94 is: 866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.41 : 2,509.99 = 577.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.41/2,509.99 = 577.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.41x = 2,509.99 × 577.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.41x = 1,450,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,609.63/1,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.34

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