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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.88, 2,356.32 and 416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.88, 2,356.32 and 416.63 is: 624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.88 : 2,356.32 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.88/2,356.32 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.88x = 2,356.32 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.88x = 981,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,701.82/1,570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.94

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