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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.01, 2,502.26 and 573.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.01, 2,502.26 and 573.77 is: 859.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.01 : 2,502.26 = 573.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.01/2,502.26 = 573.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.01x = 2,502.26 × 573.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.01x = 1,435,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,721.72/1,670.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.71

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