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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.91, 2,356.36 and 597.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.91, 2,356.36 and 597.69 is: 896.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.91 : 2,356.36 = 597.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.91/2,356.36 = 597.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.91x = 2,356.36 × 597.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.91x = 1,408,371.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,371.31/1,570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.54

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