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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.80, 2,357.97 and 647.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.80, 2,357.97 and 647.86 is: 971.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.80 : 2,357.97 = 647.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.80/2,357.97 = 647.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.80x = 2,357.97 × 647.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.80x = 1,527,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,634.44/1,571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.90

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