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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.77, 2,501.19 and 571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.77, 2,501.19 and 571.76 is: 857.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.77 : 2,501.19 = 571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.77/2,501.19 = 571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.77x = 2,501.19 × 571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.77x = 1,430,080.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,080.39/1,667.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.48

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