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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.84, 2,356.40 and 475.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.84, 2,356.40 and 475.18 is: 712.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.84 : 2,356.40 = 475.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.84/2,356.40 = 475.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.84x = 2,356.40 × 475.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.84x = 1,119,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,714.15/1,570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.81

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