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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.15, 2,356.73 and 416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.15, 2,356.73 and 416.90 is: 625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.15 : 2,356.73 = 416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.15/2,356.73 = 416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.15x = 2,356.73 × 416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.15x = 982,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,520.74/1,571.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.35

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