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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.78, 2,354.50 and 645.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.78, 2,354.50 and 645.43 is: 968.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.78 : 2,354.50 = 645.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.78/2,354.50 = 645.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.78x = 2,354.50 × 645.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.78x = 1,519,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,663.32/1,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.08

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