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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.25, 2,355.42 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.25, 2,355.42 and 416 is: 624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.25 : 2,355.42 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.25/2,355.42 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.25x = 2,355.42 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.25x = 979,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,854.72/1,570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.01

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