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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.98, 2,359.48 and 418.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.98, 2,359.48 and 418.73 is: 628.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.98 : 2,359.48 = 418.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.98/2,359.48 = 418.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.98x = 2,359.48 × 418.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.98x = 987,989.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,989.91/1,572.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.10

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