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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.94, 2,355.51 and 474.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.94, 2,355.51 and 474.98 is: 712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.94 : 2,355.51 = 474.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.94/2,355.51 = 474.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.94x = 2,355.51 × 474.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.94x = 1,118,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,820.14/1,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.20

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