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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.96, 2,361.50 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.96, 2,361.50 and 479 is: 718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.96 : 2,361.50 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.96/2,361.50 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.96x = 2,361.50 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.96x = 1,131,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,158.50/1,574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.21

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