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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.74, 1,881.45 and 474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.74, 1,881.45 and 474.46 is: 712.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.74 : 1,881.45 = 474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.74/1,881.45 = 474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.74x = 1,881.45 × 474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.74x = 892,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,672.77/1,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.01

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