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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.97, 2,356.88 and 475.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.97, 2,356.88 and 475.37 is: 713.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.97 : 2,356.88 = 475.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.97/2,356.88 = 475.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.97x = 2,356.88 × 475.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.97x = 1,120,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,387.67/1,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.18

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