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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.10, 2,354.97 and 703.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.10, 2,354.97 and 703.94 is: 1,055.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.10 : 2,354.97 = 703.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.10/2,354.97 = 703.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.10x = 2,354.97 × 703.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.10x = 1,657,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,757.58/1,570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.83

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