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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.65, 2,352.78 and 1,260.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.65, 2,352.78 and 1,260.83 is: 1,888.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.65 : 2,352.78 = 1,260.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.65/2,352.78 = 1,260.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.65x = 2,352.78 × 1,260.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.65x = 2,966,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,443.84/1,570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.67

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