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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.42, 2,373.76 and 412.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.42, 2,373.76 and 412.42 is: 618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.42 : 2,373.76 = 412.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.42/2,373.76 = 412.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.42x = 2,373.76 × 412.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.42x = 978,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,986.10/1,582.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.66

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