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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.46, 2,354.78 and 644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.46, 2,354.78 and 644.98 is: 967.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.46 : 2,354.78 = 644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.46/2,354.78 = 644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.46x = 2,354.78 × 644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.46x = 1,518,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,777.12/1,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.09

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