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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.40, 2,355.45 and 646.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.40, 2,355.45 and 646.07 is: 969.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.40 : 2,355.45 = 646.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.40/2,355.45 = 646.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.40x = 2,355.45 × 646.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.40x = 1,521,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,785.58/1,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.04

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