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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.14, 2,353.39 and 1,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.14, 2,353.39 and 1,049.72 is: 1,573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.14 : 2,353.39 = 1,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.14/2,353.39 = 1,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.14x = 2,353.39 × 1,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.14x = 2,470,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,386.16/1,570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.35

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