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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.21, 2,353.47 and 645.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.21, 2,353.47 and 645.31 is: 967.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.21 : 2,353.47 = 645.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.21/2,353.47 = 645.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.21x = 2,353.47 × 645.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.21x = 1,518,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,717.73/1,570.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.21

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