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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.44, 2,357.19 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.44, 2,357.19 and 475.74 is: 713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.44 : 2,357.19 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.44/2,357.19 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.44x = 2,357.19 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.44x = 1,121,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,409.57/1,571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.62

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