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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.43, 2,169.45 and 1,255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.43, 2,169.45 and 1,255.29 is: 1,734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.43 : 2,169.45 = 1,255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.43/2,169.45 = 1,255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.43x = 2,169.45 × 1,255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.43x = 2,723,288.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,288.89/1,570.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.10

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