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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.70, 2,358.75 and 706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.70, 2,358.75 and 706.74 is: 1,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.70 : 2,358.75 = 706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.70/2,358.75 = 706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.70x = 2,358.75 × 706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.70x = 1,667,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,022.98/1,571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.65

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