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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.26, 2,346.34 and 639.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.26, 2,346.34 and 639.55 is: 959.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.26 : 2,346.34 = 639.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.26/2,346.34 = 639.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.26x = 2,346.34 × 639.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.26x = 1,500,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,598.55/1,564.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.31

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