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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.95, 2,497.42 and 569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.95, 2,497.42 and 569.32 is: 853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.95 : 2,497.42 = 569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.95/2,497.42 = 569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.95x = 2,497.42 × 569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.95x = 1,421,831.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,831.15/1,664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.98

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