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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575, 2,362.41 and 479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575, 2,362.41 and 479.34 is: 718.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575 : 2,362.41 = 479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575/2,362.41 = 479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575x = 2,362.41 × 479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575x = 1,132,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,397.61/1,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.98

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