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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.69, 2,358.78 and 1,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.69, 2,358.78 and 1,023.94 is: 1,537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.69 : 2,358.78 = 1,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.69/2,358.78 = 1,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.69x = 2,358.78 × 1,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.69x = 2,415,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,249.19/1,570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.70

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