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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.81, 2,354.80 and 474.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.81, 2,354.80 and 474.15 is: 711.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.81 : 2,354.80 = 474.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.81/2,354.80 = 474.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.81x = 2,354.80 × 474.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.81x = 1,116,517.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,517.83/1,569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.24

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