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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583.63, 2,375.24 and 413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583.63, 2,375.24 and 413.72 is: 620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583.63 : 2,375.24 = 413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583.63/2,375.24 = 413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583.63x = 2,375.24 × 413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583.63x = 982,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,679.26/1,583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.52

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