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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.93, 2,357 and 955.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.93, 2,357 and 955.08 is: 1,432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.93 : 2,357 = 955.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.93/2,357 = 955.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.93x = 2,357 × 955.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.93x = 2,251,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,123.56/1,570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.99

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