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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.30, 2,356.56 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.30, 2,356.56 and 647.12 is: 970.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.30 : 2,356.56 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.30/2,356.56 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.30x = 2,356.56 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.30x = 1,524,977.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,977.11/1,571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.52

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