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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.26, 2,361.42 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.26, 2,361.42 and 420 is: 630.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.26 : 2,361.42 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.26/2,361.42 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.26x = 2,361.42 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.26x = 991,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,796.40/1,574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.01

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