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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.59, 2,354.38 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.59, 2,354.38 and 474.04 is: 711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.59 : 2,354.38 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.59/2,354.38 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.59x = 2,354.38 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.59x = 1,116,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,072.05/1,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.06

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