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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.54, 2,357.51 and 913.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.54, 2,357.51 and 913.15 is: 1,370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.54 : 2,357.51 = 913.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.54/2,357.51 = 913.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.54x = 2,357.51 × 913.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.54x = 2,152,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,760.26/1,570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.71

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