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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.85, 2,356.17 and 475.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.85, 2,356.17 and 475.19 is: 712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.85 : 2,356.17 = 475.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.85/2,356.17 = 475.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.85x = 2,356.17 × 475.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.85x = 1,119,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,628.42/1,570.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.75

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