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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.54, 2,357.10 and 790.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.54, 2,357.10 and 790.67 is: 1,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.54 : 2,357.10 = 790.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.54/2,357.10 = 790.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.54x = 2,357.10 × 790.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.54x = 1,863,688.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,688.26/1,572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.15

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