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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.23, 2,498.77 and 570.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.23, 2,498.77 and 570.34 is: 855.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.23 : 2,498.77 = 570.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.23/2,498.77 = 570.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.23x = 2,498.77 × 570.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.23x = 1,425,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,133.14/1,666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.31

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