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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.91, 2,498.67 and 570.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.91, 2,498.67 and 570.13 is: 855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.91 : 2,498.67 = 570.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.91/2,498.67 = 570.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.91x = 2,498.67 × 570.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.91x = 1,424,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,552.81/1,665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.12

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