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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570, 2,354.92 and 474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570, 2,354.92 and 474.36 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570 : 2,354.92 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570/2,354.92 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570x = 2,354.92 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570x = 1,117,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,079.85/1,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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