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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.22, 2,514.64 and 580.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.22, 2,514.64 and 580.54 is: 870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.22 : 2,514.64 = 580.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.22/2,514.64 = 580.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.22x = 2,514.64 × 580.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.22x = 1,459,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,849.11/1,676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.92

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