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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.09, 2,165.52 and 1,150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.09, 2,165.52 and 1,150.29 is: 1,586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.09 : 2,165.52 = 1,150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.09/2,165.52 = 1,150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.09x = 2,165.52 × 1,150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.09x = 2,490,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,976.00/1,570.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.52

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