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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.70, 2,169.38 and 1,129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.70, 2,169.38 and 1,129.25 is: 1,559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.70 : 2,169.38 = 1,129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.70/2,169.38 = 1,129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.70x = 2,169.38 × 1,129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.70x = 2,449,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,772.37/1,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.67

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