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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.71, 2,166.79 and 1,073.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.71, 2,166.79 and 1,073.37 is: 1,480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.71 : 2,166.79 = 1,073.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.71/2,166.79 = 1,073.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.71x = 2,166.79 × 1,073.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.71x = 2,325,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,767.38/1,570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.71

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