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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.02, 2,355.21 and 530.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.02, 2,355.21 and 530.09 is: 795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.02 : 2,355.21 = 530.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.02/2,355.21 = 530.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.02x = 2,355.21 × 530.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.02x = 1,248,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,473.27/1,570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.20

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