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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.06, 2,356.65 and 416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.06, 2,356.65 and 416.81 is: 625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.06 : 2,356.65 = 416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.06/2,356.65 = 416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.06x = 2,356.65 × 416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.06x = 982,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,281.18/1,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.23

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