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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.82, 2,356.56 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.82, 2,356.56 and 475.28 is: 713.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.82 : 2,356.56 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.82/2,356.56 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.82x = 2,356.56 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.82x = 1,120,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,025.84/1,570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.02

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