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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.64, 2,359.08 and 418.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.64, 2,359.08 and 418.36 is: 627.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.64 : 2,359.08 = 418.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.64/2,359.08 = 418.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.64x = 2,359.08 × 418.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.64x = 986,944.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,944.71/1,572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.57

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