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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.01, 2,352.70 and 644.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.01, 2,352.70 and 644.39 is: 966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.01 : 2,352.70 = 644.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.01/2,352.70 = 644.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.01x = 2,352.70 × 644.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.01x = 1,516,053.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,053.13/1,569.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.25

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