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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.88, 2,167.44 and 941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.88, 2,167.44 and 941.44 is: 1,298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.88 : 2,167.44 = 941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.88/2,167.44 = 941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.88x = 2,167.44 × 941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.88x = 2,040,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,514.71/1,570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.96

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