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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.55, 2,355.76 and 633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.55, 2,355.76 and 633.90 is: 950.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.55 : 2,355.76 = 633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.55/2,355.76 = 633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.55x = 2,355.76 × 633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.55x = 1,493,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,304.49/1,570.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.82

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