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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.05, 2,354.68 and 645.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.05, 2,354.68 and 645.87 is: 968.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.05 : 2,354.68 = 645.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.05/2,354.68 = 645.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.05x = 2,354.68 × 645.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.05x = 1,520,805.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,805.40/1,570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.64

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