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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.55, 2,353.55 and 866.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.55, 2,353.55 and 866.25 is: 1,298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.55 : 2,353.55 = 866.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.55/2,353.55 = 866.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.55x = 2,353.55 × 866.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.55x = 2,038,758.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,758.36/1,570.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.12

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