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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.73, 2,356.12 and 475.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.73, 2,356.12 and 475.15 is: 712.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.73 : 2,356.12 = 475.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.73/2,356.12 = 475.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.73x = 2,356.12 × 475.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.73x = 1,119,510.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,510.42/1,570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.73

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