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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.53, 2,363.30 and 421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.53, 2,363.30 and 421.25 is: 631.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.53 : 2,363.30 = 421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.53/2,363.30 = 421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.53x = 2,363.30 × 421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.53x = 995,538.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,538.02/1,575.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.88

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