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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.94, 2,514.87 and 581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.94, 2,514.87 and 581.10 is: 871.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.94 : 2,514.87 = 581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.94/2,514.87 = 581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.94x = 2,514.87 × 581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.94x = 1,461,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,390.96/1,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.46

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