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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.47, 2,167.92 and 980.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.47, 2,167.92 and 980.88 is: 1,354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.47 : 2,167.92 = 980.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.47/2,167.92 = 980.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.47x = 2,167.92 × 980.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.47x = 2,126,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,469.37/1,570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.03

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