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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564.70, 2,347.02 and 640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564.70, 2,347.02 and 640.04 is: 960.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564.70 : 2,347.02 = 640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564.70/2,347.02 = 640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564.70x = 2,347.02 × 640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564.70x = 1,502,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,186.68/1,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.05

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