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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.83, 2,513.70 and 505.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.83, 2,513.70 and 505.83 is: 758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.83 : 2,513.70 = 505.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.83/2,513.70 = 505.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.83x = 2,513.70 × 505.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.83x = 1,271,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,504.87/1,675.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.73

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