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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.17, 2,354.67 and 747.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.17, 2,354.67 and 747.03 is: 1,120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.17 : 2,354.67 = 747.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.17/2,354.67 = 747.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.17x = 2,354.67 × 747.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.17x = 1,759,009.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,009.13/1,570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.27

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