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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.54, 1,867.22 and 475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.54, 1,867.22 and 475.50 is: 712.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.54 : 1,867.22 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.54/1,867.22 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.54x = 1,867.22 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.54x = 887,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,863.11/1,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.83

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