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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.67, 2,495.77 and 569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.67, 2,495.77 and 569.43 is: 853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.67 : 2,495.77 = 569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.67/2,495.77 = 569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.67x = 2,495.77 × 569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.67x = 1,421,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,169.70/1,665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.21

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