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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.54, 2,500.19 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.54, 2,500.19 and 570.90 is: 856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.54 : 2,500.19 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.54/2,500.19 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.54x = 2,500.19 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.54x = 1,427,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,355.62/1,666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.48

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