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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.58, 2,357.37 and 417.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.58, 2,357.37 and 417.42 is: 626.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.58 : 2,357.37 = 417.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.58/2,357.37 = 417.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.58x = 2,357.37 × 417.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.58x = 984,013.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,013.39/1,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.13

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