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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.50, 2,357.40 and 417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.50, 2,357.40 and 417.25 is: 625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.50 : 2,357.40 = 417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.50/2,357.40 = 417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.50x = 2,357.40 × 417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.50x = 983,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,625.15/1,571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.91

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