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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.25, 2,353.92 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.25, 2,353.92 and 415 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.25 : 2,353.92 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.25/2,353.92 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.25x = 2,353.92 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.25x = 976,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,876.80/1,569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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