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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.08, 2,354.37 and 912.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.08, 2,354.37 and 912.16 is: 1,367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.08 : 2,354.37 = 912.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.08/2,354.37 = 912.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.08x = 2,354.37 × 912.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.08x = 2,147,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,569.36/1,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.81

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