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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.92, 2,356.44 and 597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.92, 2,356.44 and 597 is: 895.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.92 : 2,356.44 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.92/2,356.44 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.92x = 2,356.44 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.92x = 1,406,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,794.68/1,570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.52

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