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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.05, 2,356.57 and 416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.05, 2,356.57 and 416.80 is: 625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.05 : 2,356.57 = 416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.05/2,356.57 = 416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.05x = 2,356.57 × 416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.05x = 982,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,218.38/1,571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.20

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