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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.92, 2,497.21 and 569.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.92, 2,497.21 and 569.53 is: 853.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.92 : 2,497.21 = 569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.92/2,497.21 = 569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.92x = 2,497.21 × 569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.92x = 1,422,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,244.73/1,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.73

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