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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.50, 2,355.12 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.50, 2,355.12 and 474.66 is: 711.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.50 : 2,355.12 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.50/2,355.12 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.50x = 2,355.12 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.50x = 1,117,881.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,881.26/1,570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.80

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