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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.34, 2,355.63 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.34, 2,355.63 and 415.94 is: 623.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.34 : 2,355.63 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.34/2,355.63 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.34x = 2,355.63 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.34x = 979,800.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,800.74/1,570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.94

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