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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.54, 2,515.73 and 581.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.54, 2,515.73 and 581.65 is: 872.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.54 : 2,515.73 = 581.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.54/2,515.73 = 581.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.54x = 2,515.73 × 581.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.54x = 1,463,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,265.16/1,677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.27

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