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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.82, 2,377.02 and 414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.82, 2,377.02 and 414.90 is: 622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.82 : 2,377.02 = 414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.82/2,377.02 = 414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.82x = 2,377.02 × 414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.82x = 986,223.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,223.52/1,584.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.29

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