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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.84, 2,357.76 and 417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.84, 2,357.76 and 417.60 is: 626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.84 : 2,357.76 = 417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.84/2,357.76 = 417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.84x = 2,357.76 × 417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.84x = 984,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,600.58/1,571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.40

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