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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.22, 2,498.36 and 570.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.22, 2,498.36 and 570.29 is: 855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.22 : 2,498.36 = 570.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.22/2,498.36 = 570.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.22x = 2,498.36 × 570.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.22x = 1,424,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,774.38/1,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.10

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