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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.95, 2,503.74 and 573.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.95, 2,503.74 and 573.29 is: 860.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.95 : 2,503.74 = 573.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.95/2,503.74 = 573.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.95x = 2,503.74 × 573.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.95x = 1,435,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,369.10/1,668.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.04

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