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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.53, 2,345.82 and 639.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.53, 2,345.82 and 639.03 is: 958.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.53 : 2,345.82 = 639.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.53/2,345.82 = 639.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.53x = 2,345.82 × 639.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.53x = 1,499,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,049.35/1,564.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.15

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