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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.89, 2,356.44 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.89, 2,356.44 and 416.64 is: 624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.89 : 2,356.44 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.89/2,356.44 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.89x = 2,356.44 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.89x = 981,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,787.16/1,570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.99

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