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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.81, 2,351.76 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.81, 2,351.76 and 413.56 is: 620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.81 : 2,351.76 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.81/2,351.76 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.81x = 2,351.76 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.81x = 972,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,593.87/1,567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.35

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