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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.65, 2,363.40 and 405.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.65, 2,363.40 and 405.65 is: 608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.65 : 2,363.40 = 405.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.65/2,363.40 = 405.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.65x = 2,363.40 × 405.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.65x = 958,701.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,701.39/1,575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.45

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