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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.28, 2,362.88 and 421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.28, 2,362.88 and 421.04 is: 631.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.28 : 2,362.88 = 421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.28/2,362.88 = 421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.28x = 2,362.88 × 421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.28x = 994,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,867.00/1,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.55

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