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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,578.06, 2,367.48 and 604.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,578.06, 2,367.48 and 604.23 is: 906.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,578.06 : 2,367.48 = 604.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,578.06/2,367.48 = 604.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,578.06x = 2,367.48 × 604.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,578.06x = 1,430,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,502.44/1,578.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.49

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