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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.01, 2,355.41 and 595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.01, 2,355.41 and 595.58 is: 893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.01 : 2,355.41 = 595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.01/2,355.41 = 595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.01x = 2,355.41 × 595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.01x = 1,402,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,820.33/1,570.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.51

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