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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.79, 2,352.34 and 952.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.79, 2,352.34 and 952.66 is: 1,426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.79 : 2,352.34 = 952.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.79/2,352.34 = 952.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.79x = 2,352.34 × 952.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.79x = 2,240,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,984.36/1,570.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.66

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