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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.56, 2,354.40 and 645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.56, 2,354.40 and 645.20 is: 967.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.56 : 2,354.40 = 645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.56/2,354.40 = 645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.56x = 2,354.40 × 645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.56x = 1,519,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,058.88/1,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.82

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