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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.51, 2,514.17 and 580.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.51, 2,514.17 and 580.79 is: 871.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.51 : 2,514.17 = 580.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.51/2,514.17 = 580.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.51x = 2,514.17 × 580.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.51x = 1,460,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,212.53/1,675.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.50

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