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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.39, 2,353.86 and 645.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.39, 2,353.86 and 645.47 is: 967.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.39 : 2,353.86 = 645.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.39/2,353.86 = 645.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.39x = 2,353.86 × 645.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.39x = 1,519,343.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,343.07/1,570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.50

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