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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.84, 2,351.58 and 413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.84, 2,351.58 and 413.68 is: 620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.84 : 2,351.58 = 413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.84/2,351.58 = 413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.84x = 2,351.58 × 413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.84x = 972,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,801.61/1,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.47

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