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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.91, 2,356.37 and 475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.91, 2,356.37 and 475.22 is: 712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.91 : 2,356.37 = 475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.91/2,356.37 = 475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.91x = 2,356.37 × 475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.91x = 1,119,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,779.99/1,570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.82

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