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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.93, 2,512.84 and 579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.93, 2,512.84 and 579.34 is: 869.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.93 : 2,512.84 = 579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.93/2,512.84 = 579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.93x = 2,512.84 × 579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.93x = 1,455,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,788.73/1,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.16

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