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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.10, 2,355.39 and 530.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.10, 2,355.39 and 530.19 is: 795.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.10 : 2,355.39 = 530.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.10/2,355.39 = 530.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.10x = 2,355.39 × 530.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.10x = 1,248,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,804.22/1,570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.37

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