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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.06, 2,502.20 and 573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.06, 2,502.20 and 573.19 is: 859.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.06 : 2,502.20 = 573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.06/2,502.20 = 573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.06x = 2,502.20 × 573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.06x = 1,434,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,245.27/1,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.83

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