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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.10, 2,503.71 and 573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.10, 2,503.71 and 573.45 is: 860.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.10 : 2,503.71 = 573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.10/2,503.71 = 573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.10x = 2,503.71 × 573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.10x = 1,435,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,759.25/1,669.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.20

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