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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.95, 2,504.97 and 574.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.95, 2,504.97 and 574.38 is: 861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.95 : 2,504.97 = 574.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.95/2,504.97 = 574.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.95x = 2,504.97 × 574.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.95x = 1,438,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,804.67/1,669.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.59

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