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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.14, 2,362.71 and 420.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.14, 2,362.71 and 420.89 is: 631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.14 : 2,362.71 = 420.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.14/2,362.71 = 420.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.14x = 2,362.71 × 420.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.14x = 994,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,442.88/1,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.34

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