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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.66, 2,346.98 and 640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.66, 2,346.98 and 640.02 is: 960.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.66 : 2,346.98 = 640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.66/2,346.98 = 640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.66x = 2,346.98 × 640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.66x = 1,502,114.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,114.14/1,564.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.03

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