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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.70, 1,570.73 and 1,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.70, 1,570.73 and 1,161.70 is: 1,570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.70 : 1,570.73 = 1,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.70/1,570.73 = 1,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.70x = 1,570.73 × 1,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.70x = 1,824,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,717.04/1,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.73

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