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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.04, 2,356.43 and 475.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.04, 2,356.43 and 475.65 is: 713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.04 : 2,356.43 = 475.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.04/2,356.43 = 475.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.04x = 2,356.43 × 475.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.04x = 1,120,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,833.55/1,571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.43

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