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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.97, 2,352.33 and 1,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.97, 2,352.33 and 1,106.24 is: 1,656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.97 : 2,352.33 = 1,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.97/2,352.33 = 1,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.97x = 2,352.33 × 1,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.97x = 2,602,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,229.78/1,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.45

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