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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.34, 2,499.82 and 571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.34, 2,499.82 and 571.44 is: 857.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.34 : 2,499.82 = 571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.34/2,499.82 = 571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.34x = 2,499.82 × 571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.34x = 1,428,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,497.14/1,666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.27

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