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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.09, 2,356.45 and 416.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.09, 2,356.45 and 416.93 is: 625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.09 : 2,356.45 = 416.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.09/2,356.45 = 416.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.09x = 2,356.45 × 416.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.09x = 982,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,474.70/1,571.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.35

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