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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.20, 2,514.61 and 580.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.20, 2,514.61 and 580.27 is: 870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.20 : 2,514.61 = 580.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.20/2,514.61 = 580.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.20x = 2,514.61 × 580.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.20x = 1,459,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,152.74/1,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.51

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