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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.57, 2,354.25 and 474.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.57, 2,354.25 and 474.03 is: 711.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.57 : 2,354.25 = 474.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.57/2,354.25 = 474.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.57x = 2,354.25 × 474.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.57x = 1,115,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,985.13/1,569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.01

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