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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.53, 2,352.81 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.53, 2,352.81 and 414.28 is: 621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.53 : 2,352.81 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.53/2,352.81 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.53x = 2,352.81 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.53x = 974,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,726.62/1,568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.43

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