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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.98, 2,362.48 and 420.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.98, 2,362.48 and 420.74 is: 631.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.98 : 2,362.48 = 420.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.98/2,362.48 = 420.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.98x = 2,362.48 × 420.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.98x = 993,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,989.84/1,574.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.11

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