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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.56, 2,514.18 and 580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.56, 2,514.18 and 580.62 is: 870.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.56 : 2,514.18 = 580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.56/2,514.18 = 580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.56x = 2,514.18 × 580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.56x = 1,459,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,783.19/1,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.70

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