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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.90, 2,503.76 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.90, 2,503.76 and 573.28 is: 860.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.90 : 2,503.76 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.90/2,503.76 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.90x = 2,503.76 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.90x = 1,435,355.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,355.53/1,668.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.06

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