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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.13, 2,350.86 and 952.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.13, 2,350.86 and 952.30 is: 1,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.13 : 2,350.86 = 952.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.13/2,350.86 = 952.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.13x = 2,350.86 × 952.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.13x = 2,238,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,723.98/1,570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.82

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