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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.55, 2,353.10 and 645.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.55, 2,353.10 and 645.34 is: 967.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.55 : 2,353.10 = 645.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.55/2,353.10 = 645.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.55x = 2,353.10 × 645.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.55x = 1,518,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,537.79/1,569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.50

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