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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.77, 2,504.91 and 573.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.77, 2,504.91 and 573.89 is: 860.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.77 : 2,504.91 = 573.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.77/2,504.91 = 573.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.77x = 2,504.91 × 573.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.77x = 1,437,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,542.80/1,669.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.92

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