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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.73, 2,354.90 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.73, 2,354.90 and 474.20 is: 711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.73 : 2,354.90 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.73/2,354.90 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.73x = 2,354.90 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.73x = 1,116,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,697.10/1,569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.40

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