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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.38, 2,357.14 and 475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.38, 2,357.14 and 475.90 is: 713.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.38 : 2,357.14 = 475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.38/2,357.14 = 475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.38x = 2,357.14 × 475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.38x = 1,121,762.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,762.93/1,571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.87

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