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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.54, 2,504.62 and 574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.54, 2,504.62 and 574.06 is: 861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.54 : 2,504.62 = 574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.54/2,504.62 = 574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.54x = 2,504.62 × 574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.54x = 1,437,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,802.16/1,669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.20

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