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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.55, 2,357.25 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.55, 2,357.25 and 401.55 is: 602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.55 : 2,357.25 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.55/2,357.25 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.55x = 2,357.25 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.55x = 946,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,553.74/1,571.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.31

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