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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.59, 2,355.71 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.59, 2,355.71 and 416.43 is: 624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.59 : 2,355.71 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.59/2,355.71 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.59x = 2,355.71 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.59x = 980,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,986.23/1,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.60

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