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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.06, 2,514.42 and 580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.06, 2,514.42 and 580.40 is: 870.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.06 : 2,514.42 = 580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.06/2,514.42 = 580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.06x = 2,514.42 × 580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.06x = 1,459,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,369.37/1,676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.71

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