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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.58, 2,497.83 and 569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.58, 2,497.83 and 569.92 is: 854.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.58 : 2,497.83 = 569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.58/2,497.83 = 569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.58x = 2,497.83 × 569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.58x = 1,423,563.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,563.27/1,665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.70

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