Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,596.24, 2,394.60 and 570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,596.24, 2,394.60 and 570 is: 855.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,596.24 : 2,394.60 = 570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,596.24/2,394.60 = 570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,596.24x = 2,394.60 × 570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,596.24x = 1,364,922 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,364,922/1,596.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855.09
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