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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.03, 2,355.63 and 704.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.03, 2,355.63 and 704.14 is: 1,056.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.03 : 2,355.63 = 704.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.03/2,355.63 = 704.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.03x = 2,355.63 × 704.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.03x = 1,658,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,693.31/1,570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.47

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