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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.51, 2,513.22 and 579.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.51, 2,513.22 and 579.99 is: 869.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.51 : 2,513.22 = 579.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.51/2,513.22 = 579.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.51x = 2,513.22 × 579.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.51x = 1,457,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,642.47/1,675.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.97

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