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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.93, 2,355.27 and 474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.93, 2,355.27 and 474.22 is: 711.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.93 : 2,355.27 = 474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.93/2,355.27 = 474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.93x = 2,355.27 × 474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.93x = 1,116,917.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,917.31/1,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.45

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