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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.83, 2,353.55 and 1,082.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.83, 2,353.55 and 1,082.13 is: 1,621.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.83 : 2,353.55 = 1,082.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.83/2,353.55 = 1,082.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.83x = 2,353.55 × 1,082.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.83x = 2,546,841.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,841.65/1,570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.33

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