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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.41, 2,355.55 and 645.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.41, 2,355.55 and 645.94 is: 968.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.41 : 2,355.55 = 645.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.41/2,355.55 = 645.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.41x = 2,355.55 × 645.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.41x = 1,521,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,543.97/1,570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.88

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