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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.08, 2,356.78 and 647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.08, 2,356.78 and 647.06 is: 970.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.08 : 2,356.78 = 647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.08/2,356.78 = 647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.08x = 2,356.78 × 647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.08x = 1,524,978.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,978.07/1,572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.04

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