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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.14, 2,355.27 and 415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.14, 2,355.27 and 415.89 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.14 : 2,355.27 = 415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.14/2,355.27 = 415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.14x = 2,355.27 × 415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.14x = 979,533.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,533.24/1,570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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