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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.91, 2,357.86 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.91, 2,357.86 and 417.66 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.91 : 2,357.86 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.91/2,357.86 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.91x = 2,357.86 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.91x = 984,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,774.70/1,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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