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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.11, 2,353.66 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.11, 2,353.66 and 414.86 is: 622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.11 : 2,353.66 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.11/2,353.66 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.11x = 2,353.66 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.11x = 976,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,439.39/1,569.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.29

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