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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.40, 2,358.60 and 418.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.40, 2,358.60 and 418.15 is: 627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.40 : 2,358.60 = 418.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.40/2,358.60 = 418.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.40x = 2,358.60 × 418.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.40x = 986,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,248.59/1,572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.23

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