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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.65, 2,353.94 and 645.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.65, 2,353.94 and 645.11 is: 966.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.65 : 2,353.94 = 645.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.65/2,353.94 = 645.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.65x = 2,353.94 × 645.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.65x = 1,518,555.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,555.31/1,570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.83

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