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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.68, 2,501.56 and 572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.68, 2,501.56 and 572.02 is: 858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.68 : 2,501.56 = 572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.68/2,501.56 = 572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.68x = 2,501.56 × 572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.68x = 1,430,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,952.74/1,667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.05

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