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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.52, 2,358.80 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.52, 2,358.80 and 418.28 is: 627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.52 : 2,358.80 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.52/2,358.80 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.52x = 2,358.80 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.52x = 986,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,638.86/1,572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.43

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