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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.62, 2,497.19 and 570.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.62, 2,497.19 and 570.39 is: 854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.62 : 2,497.19 = 570.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.62/2,497.19 = 570.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.62x = 2,497.19 × 570.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.62x = 1,424,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,359.72/1,666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.64

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