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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.53, 2,355.81 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.53, 2,355.81 and 416.28 is: 624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.53 : 2,355.81 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.53/2,355.81 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.53x = 2,355.81 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.53x = 980,676.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,676.59/1,570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.42

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