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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.67, 2,497.26 and 570.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.67, 2,497.26 and 570.43 is: 854.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.67 : 2,497.26 = 570.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.67/2,497.26 = 570.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.67x = 2,497.26 × 570.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.67x = 1,424,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,512.02/1,666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.71

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