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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.41, 2,360.12 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.41, 2,360.12 and 419.16 is: 628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.41 : 2,360.12 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.41/2,360.12 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.41x = 2,360.12 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.41x = 989,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,265.80/1,573.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.74

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