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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.64, 2,358.42 and 1,248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.64, 2,358.42 and 1,248.70 is: 1,875.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.64 : 2,358.42 = 1,248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.64/2,358.42 = 1,248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.64x = 2,358.42 × 1,248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.64x = 2,944,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,959.05/1,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.01

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