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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.13, 2,358.23 and 417.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.13, 2,358.23 and 417.88 is: 626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.13 : 2,358.23 = 417.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.13/2,358.23 = 417.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.13x = 2,358.23 × 417.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.13x = 985,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,457.15/1,572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.83

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