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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.38, 2,353.93 and 530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.38, 2,353.93 and 530.02 is: 794.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.38 : 2,353.93 = 530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.38/2,353.93 = 530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.38x = 2,353.93 × 530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.38x = 1,247,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,640.45/1,570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.48

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