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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.96, 2,513.85 and 505.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.96, 2,513.85 and 505.96 is: 758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.96 : 2,513.85 = 505.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.96/2,513.85 = 505.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.96x = 2,513.85 × 505.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.96x = 1,271,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,907.55/1,675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.91

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