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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.03, 2,165.96 and 979.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.03, 2,165.96 and 979.54 is: 1,351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.03 : 2,165.96 = 979.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.03/2,165.96 = 979.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.03x = 2,165.96 × 979.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.03x = 2,121,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,641.49/1,570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.34

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