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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.91, 2,355.18 and 474.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.91, 2,355.18 and 474.37 is: 711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.91 : 2,355.18 = 474.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.91/2,355.18 = 474.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.91x = 2,355.18 × 474.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.91x = 1,117,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,226.74/1,569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.65

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