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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.29, 2,356.52 and 801.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.29, 2,356.52 and 801.33 is: 1,202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.29 : 2,356.52 = 801.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.29/2,356.52 = 801.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.29x = 2,356.52 × 801.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.29x = 1,888,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,346.16/1,570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.55

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