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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.87, 2,356.30 and 646.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.87, 2,356.30 and 646.26 is: 969.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.87 : 2,356.30 = 646.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.87/2,356.30 = 646.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.87x = 2,356.30 × 646.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.87x = 1,522,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,782.44/1,570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.39

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