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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.97, 2,502.64 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.97, 2,502.64 and 573.04 is: 859.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.97 : 2,502.64 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.97/2,502.64 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.97x = 2,502.64 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.97x = 1,434,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,097.45/1,668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.27

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