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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.85, 2,496.05 and 569.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.85, 2,496.05 and 569.62 is: 853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.85 : 2,496.05 = 569.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.85/2,496.05 = 569.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.85x = 2,496.05 × 569.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.85x = 1,421,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,800.00/1,665.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.50

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