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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.96, 2,505.18 and 574.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.96, 2,505.18 and 574.03 is: 861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.96 : 2,505.18 = 574.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.96/2,505.18 = 574.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.96x = 2,505.18 × 574.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.96x = 1,438,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,053.76/1,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.13

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