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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.60, 2,354.30 and 876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.60, 2,354.30 and 876.20 is: 1,313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.60 : 2,354.30 = 876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.60/2,354.30 = 876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.60x = 2,354.30 × 876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.60x = 2,062,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,837.66/1,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.41

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