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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.37, 2,358.18 and 646.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.37, 2,358.18 and 646.99 is: 970.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.37 : 2,358.18 = 646.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.37/2,358.18 = 646.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.37x = 2,358.18 × 646.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.37x = 1,525,712.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,712.98/1,571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.95

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