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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.28, 2,160.54 and 1,359.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.28, 2,160.54 and 1,359.77 is: 1,870.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.28 : 2,160.54 = 1,359.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.28/2,160.54 = 1,359.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.28x = 2,160.54 × 1,359.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.28x = 2,937,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,826.67/1,570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.90

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