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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.70, 2,369.67 and 1,210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.70, 2,369.67 and 1,210.04 is: 1,815.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.70 : 2,369.67 = 1,210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.70/2,369.67 = 1,210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.70x = 2,369.67 × 1,210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.70x = 2,867,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,383.64/1,579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.15

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