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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.67, 2,347.01 and 640.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.67, 2,347.01 and 640.07 is: 960.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.67 : 2,347.01 = 640.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.67/2,347.01 = 640.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.67x = 2,347.01 × 640.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.67x = 1,502,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,246.96/1,564.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.10

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