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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.71, 2,355.00 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.71, 2,355.00 and 474.12 is: 711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.71 : 2,355.00 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.71/2,355.00 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.71x = 2,355.00 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.71x = 1,116,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,550.82/1,569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.31

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