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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.90, 2,356.35 and 400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.90, 2,356.35 and 400.90 is: 601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.90 : 2,356.35 = 400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.90/2,356.35 = 400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.90x = 2,356.35 × 400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.90x = 944,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,660.72/1,570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.35

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