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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.88, 2,351.58 and 413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.88, 2,351.58 and 413.72 is: 620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.88 : 2,351.58 = 413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.88/2,351.58 = 413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.88x = 2,351.58 × 413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.88x = 972,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,895.68/1,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.52

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