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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.18, 2,376.41 and 414.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.18, 2,376.41 and 414.17 is: 621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.18 : 2,376.41 = 414.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.18/2,376.41 = 414.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.18x = 2,376.41 × 414.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.18x = 984,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,248.39/1,584.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.30

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