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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.80, 2,498.70 and 570.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.80, 2,498.70 and 570.14 is: 855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.80 : 2,498.70 = 570.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.80/2,498.70 = 570.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.80x = 2,498.70 × 570.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.80x = 1,424,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,608.82/1,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.21

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