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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.77, 2,355.03 and 583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.77, 2,355.03 and 583.11 is: 874.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.77 : 2,355.03 = 583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.77/2,355.03 = 583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.77x = 2,355.03 × 583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.77x = 1,373,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,241.54/1,570.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.25

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