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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.91, 2,504.85 and 574.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.91, 2,504.85 and 574.35 is: 861.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.91 : 2,504.85 = 574.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.91/2,504.85 = 574.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.91x = 2,504.85 × 574.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.91x = 1,438,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,660.60/1,669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.52

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