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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.99, 2,496.85 and 569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.99, 2,496.85 and 569.15 is: 853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.99 : 2,496.85 = 569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.99/2,496.85 = 569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.99x = 2,496.85 × 569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.99x = 1,421,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,068.27/1,664.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.50

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