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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.99, 2,355.85 and 647.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.99, 2,355.85 and 647.01 is: 970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.99 : 2,355.85 = 647.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.99/2,355.85 = 647.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.99x = 2,355.85 × 647.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.99x = 1,524,258.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,258.51/1,570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.25

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