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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.31, 2,504.08 and 574.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.31, 2,504.08 and 574.45 is: 861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.31 : 2,504.08 = 574.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.31/2,504.08 = 574.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.31x = 2,504.08 × 574.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.31x = 1,438,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,456.24/1,669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.71

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