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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.39, 2,354.54 and 644.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.39, 2,354.54 and 644.99 is: 967.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.39 : 2,354.54 = 644.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.39/2,354.54 = 644.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.39x = 2,354.54 × 644.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.39x = 1,518,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,639.76/1,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.66

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