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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.73, 2,162.94 and 1,127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.73, 2,162.94 and 1,127.86 is: 1,553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.73 : 2,162.94 = 1,127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.73/2,162.94 = 1,127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.73x = 2,162.94 × 1,127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.73x = 2,439,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,483.87/1,570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.09

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