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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.72, 2,354.63 and 474.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.72, 2,354.63 and 474.09 is: 711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.72 : 2,354.63 = 474.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.72/2,354.63 = 474.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.72x = 2,354.63 × 474.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.72x = 1,116,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,295.34/1,569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.14

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