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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.63, 2,364.99 and 422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.63, 2,364.99 and 422.38 is: 633.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.63 : 2,364.99 = 422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.63/2,364.99 = 422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.63x = 2,364.99 × 422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.63x = 998,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,924.48/1,576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.58

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