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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.86, 2,356.94 and 692.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.86, 2,356.94 and 692.90 is: 1,039.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.86 : 2,356.94 = 692.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.86/2,356.94 = 692.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.86x = 2,356.94 × 692.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.86x = 1,633,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,123.73/1,570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.64

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