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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.76, 2,350.58 and 643.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.76, 2,350.58 and 643.05 is: 964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.76 : 2,350.58 = 643.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.76/2,350.58 = 643.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.76x = 2,350.58 × 643.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.76x = 1,511,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,537.25/1,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.14

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