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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.99, 2,362.47 and 420.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.99, 2,362.47 and 420.74 is: 631.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.99 : 2,362.47 = 420.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.99/2,362.47 = 420.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.99x = 2,362.47 × 420.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.99x = 993,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,985.63/1,574.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.11

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