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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.14, 2,514.35 and 580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.14, 2,514.35 and 580.48 is: 870.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.14 : 2,514.35 = 580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.14/2,514.35 = 580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.14x = 2,514.35 × 580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.14x = 1,459,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,526.99/1,676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.77

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