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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.10, 2,355.80 and 475.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.10, 2,355.80 and 475.33 is: 712.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.10 : 2,355.80 = 475.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.10/2,355.80 = 475.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.10x = 2,355.80 × 475.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.10x = 1,119,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,777.71/1,571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.73

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