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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.88, 2,369.58 and 425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.88, 2,369.58 and 425.72 is: 638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.88 : 2,369.58 = 425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.88/2,369.58 = 425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.88x = 2,369.58 × 425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.88x = 1,008,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,777.60/1,579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.52

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