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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.99, 2,503.12 and 572.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.99, 2,503.12 and 572.84 is: 858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.99 : 2,503.12 = 572.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.99/2,503.12 = 572.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.99x = 2,503.12 × 572.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.99x = 1,433,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,887.26/1,669.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.62

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