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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.60, 2,361.90 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.60, 2,361.90 and 404.60 is: 606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.60 : 2,361.90 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.60/2,361.90 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.60x = 2,361.90 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.60x = 955,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,624.74/1,574.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.90

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