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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.95, 2,497.65 and 569.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.95, 2,497.65 and 569.02 is: 853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.95 : 2,497.65 = 569.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.95/2,497.65 = 569.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.95x = 2,497.65 × 569.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.95x = 1,421,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,212.80/1,664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.61

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