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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.03, 2,354.70 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.03, 2,354.70 and 474.10 is: 711.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.03 : 2,354.70 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.03/2,354.70 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.03x = 2,354.70 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.03x = 1,116,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,363.27/1,570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.05

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