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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.50, 1,880.72 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.50, 1,880.72 and 474.06 is: 710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.50 : 1,880.72 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.50/1,880.72 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.50x = 1,880.72 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.50x = 891,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,569.42/1,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.70

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