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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.74, 2,515.40 and 580.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.74, 2,515.40 and 580.81 is: 871.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.74 : 2,515.40 = 580.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.74/2,515.40 = 580.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.74x = 2,515.40 × 580.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.74x = 1,460,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,969.47/1,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.32

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