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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.04, 2,167.59 and 1,215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.04, 2,167.59 and 1,215.26 is: 1,677.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.04 : 2,167.59 = 1,215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.04/2,167.59 = 1,215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.04x = 2,167.59 × 1,215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.04x = 2,634,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,185.42/1,570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.78

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