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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.50, 2,364.90 and 1,162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.50, 2,364.90 and 1,162.53 is: 1,750.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.50 : 2,364.90 = 1,162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.50/2,364.90 = 1,162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.50x = 2,364.90 × 1,162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.50x = 2,749,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,267.20/1,570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.57

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