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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.51, 2,354.36 and 1,013.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.51, 2,354.36 and 1,013.73 is: 1,519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.51 : 2,354.36 = 1,013.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.51/2,354.36 = 1,013.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.51x = 2,354.36 × 1,013.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.51x = 2,386,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,685.36/1,570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.69

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