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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.38, 2,514.57 and 580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.38, 2,514.57 and 580.66 is: 870.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.38 : 2,514.57 = 580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.38/2,514.57 = 580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.38x = 2,514.57 × 580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.38x = 1,460,110.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,110.22/1,676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.99

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