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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.13, 2,362.70 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.13, 2,362.70 and 420.88 is: 631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.13 : 2,362.70 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.13/2,362.70 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.13x = 2,362.70 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.13x = 994,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,413.18/1,575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.32

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