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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.74, 2,502.26 and 572.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.74, 2,502.26 and 572.78 is: 858.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.74 : 2,502.26 = 572.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.74/2,502.26 = 572.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.74x = 2,502.26 × 572.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.74x = 1,433,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,233.40/1,668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.87

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