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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.58, 2,513.90 and 580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.58, 2,513.90 and 580.38 is: 870.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.58 : 2,513.90 = 580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.58/2,513.90 = 580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.58x = 2,513.90 × 580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.58x = 1,459,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,018.73/1,676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.24

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