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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.83, 2,356.26 and 475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.83, 2,356.26 and 475.23 is: 712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.83 : 2,356.26 = 475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.83/2,356.26 = 475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.83x = 2,356.26 × 475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.83x = 1,119,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,765.44/1,570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.85

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