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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.11, 2,354.24 and 596.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.11, 2,354.24 and 596.28 is: 894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.11 : 2,354.24 = 596.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.11/2,354.24 = 596.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.11x = 2,354.24 × 596.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.11x = 1,403,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,771.47/1,570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.06

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