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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.64, 2,355.96 and 645.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.64, 2,355.96 and 645.55 is: 968.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.64 : 2,355.96 = 645.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.64/2,355.96 = 645.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.64x = 2,355.96 × 645.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.64x = 1,520,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,889.98/1,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.33

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