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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.28, 1,570.46 and 1,010.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.28, 1,570.46 and 1,010.70 is: 1,394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.28 : 1,570.46 = 1,010.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.28/1,570.46 = 1,010.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.28x = 1,570.46 × 1,010.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.28x = 1,587,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,258.87/1,138.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.44

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