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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.55, 2,351.64 and 643.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.55, 2,351.64 and 643.09 is: 964.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.55 : 2,351.64 = 643.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.55/2,351.64 = 643.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.55x = 2,351.64 × 643.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.55x = 1,512,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,316.17/1,567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.76

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