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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.37, 2,356.36 and 876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.37, 2,356.36 and 876.60 is: 1,315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.37 : 2,356.36 = 876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.37/2,356.36 = 876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.37x = 2,356.36 × 876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.37x = 2,065,582.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,582.98/1,570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.35

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