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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.71, 2,512.05 and 579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.71, 2,512.05 and 579.08 is: 868.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.71 : 2,512.05 = 579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.71/2,512.05 = 579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.71x = 2,512.05 × 579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.71x = 1,454,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,665.35/1,674.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.61

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