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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.87, 2,351.72 and 643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.87, 2,351.72 and 643.20 is: 964.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.87 : 2,351.72 = 643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.87/2,351.72 = 643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.87x = 2,351.72 × 643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.87x = 1,512,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,626.30/1,567.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.77

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