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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.74, 2,362.10 and 420.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.74, 2,362.10 and 420.49 is: 630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.74 : 2,362.10 = 420.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.74/2,362.10 = 420.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.74x = 2,362.10 × 420.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.74x = 993,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,239.43/1,574.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.73

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