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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.58, 2,354.82 and 473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.58, 2,354.82 and 473.98 is: 711.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.58 : 2,354.82 = 473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.58/2,354.82 = 473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.58x = 2,354.82 × 473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.58x = 1,116,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,137.58/1,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.11

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