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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666.86, 2,497.54 and 570.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,666.86, 2,497.54 and 570.62 is: 854.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,666.86 : 2,497.54 = 570.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,666.86/2,497.54 = 570.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,666.86x = 2,497.54 × 570.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,666.86x = 1,425,146.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,146.27/1,666.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.99

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