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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.52, 2,168.72 and 1,153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.52, 2,168.72 and 1,153.25 is: 1,592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.52 : 2,168.72 = 1,153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.52/2,168.72 = 1,153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.52x = 2,168.72 × 1,153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.52x = 2,501,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,070.57/1,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.51

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