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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.78, 2,360.67 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.78, 2,360.67 and 419.50 is: 629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.78 : 2,360.67 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.78/2,360.67 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.78x = 2,360.67 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.78x = 990,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,301.07/1,573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.25

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