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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.62, 2,356.20 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.62, 2,356.20 and 475.08 is: 712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.62 : 2,356.20 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.62/2,356.20 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.62x = 2,356.20 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.62x = 1,119,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,383.50/1,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.70

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