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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.43, 2,354.41 and 645.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.43, 2,354.41 and 645.49 is: 968.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.43 : 2,354.41 = 645.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.43/2,354.41 = 645.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.43x = 2,354.41 × 645.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.43x = 1,519,736.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,736.34/1,569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.34

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