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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.35, 2,168.46 and 981.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.35, 2,168.46 and 981.93 is: 1,355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.35 : 2,168.46 = 981.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.35/2,168.46 = 981.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.35x = 2,168.46 × 981.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.35x = 2,129,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,275.93/1,570.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.92

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