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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.26, 2,354.94 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.26, 2,354.94 and 474.32 is: 711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.26 : 2,354.94 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.26/2,354.94 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.26x = 2,354.94 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.26x = 1,116,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,995.14/1,570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.34

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