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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.22, 1,882.14 and 474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.22, 1,882.14 and 474.22 is: 711.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.22 : 1,882.14 = 474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.22/1,882.14 = 474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.22x = 1,882.14 × 474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.22x = 892,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,548.43/1,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.64

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