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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.61, 2,504.71 and 573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.61, 2,504.71 and 573.73 is: 860.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.61 : 2,504.71 = 573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.61/2,504.71 = 573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.61x = 2,504.71 × 573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.61x = 1,437,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,019.57/1,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.69

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