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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.76, 2,357.27 and 1,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.76, 2,357.27 and 1,266.29 is: 1,900.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.76 : 2,357.27 = 1,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.76/2,357.27 = 1,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.76x = 2,357.27 × 1,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.76x = 2,984,981.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,981.10/1,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.34

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