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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.30, 2,358.50 and 402.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.30, 2,358.50 and 402.31 is: 603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.30 : 2,358.50 = 402.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.30/2,358.50 = 402.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.30x = 2,358.50 × 402.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.30x = 948,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,848.14/1,572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.48

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