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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.89, 2,351.83 and 643.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.89, 2,351.83 and 643.27 is: 964.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.89 : 2,351.83 = 643.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.89/2,351.83 = 643.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.89x = 2,351.83 × 643.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.89x = 1,512,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,861.68/1,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.91

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