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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.80, 2,356.90 and 801.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.80, 2,356.90 and 801.84 is: 1,203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.80 : 2,356.90 = 801.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.80/2,356.90 = 801.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.80x = 2,356.90 × 801.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.80x = 1,889,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,856.70/1,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.12

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