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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665.96, 2,498.94 and 570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665.96, 2,498.94 and 570.64 is: 855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665.96 : 2,498.94 = 570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665.96/2,498.94 = 570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665.96x = 2,498.94 × 570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665.96x = 1,425,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,995.12/1,665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.96

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