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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.32, 2,355.99 and 646.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.32, 2,355.99 and 646.31 is: 969.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.32 : 2,355.99 = 646.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.32/2,355.99 = 646.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.32x = 2,355.99 × 646.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.32x = 1,522,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,699.90/1,570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.67

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