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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.69, 2,356.73 and 647.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.69, 2,356.73 and 647.08 is: 970.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.69 : 2,356.73 = 647.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.69/2,356.73 = 647.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.69x = 2,356.73 × 647.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.69x = 1,524,986.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,986.15/1,571.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.28

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