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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.68, 2,513.87 and 505.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.68, 2,513.87 and 505.77 is: 758.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.68 : 2,513.87 = 505.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.68/2,513.87 = 505.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.68x = 2,513.87 × 505.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.68x = 1,271,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,437.50/1,675.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.76

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