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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.55, 1,882.20 and 474.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.55, 1,882.20 and 474.79 is: 712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.55 : 1,882.20 = 474.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.55/1,882.20 = 474.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.55x = 1,882.20 × 474.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.55x = 893,639.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,639.14/1,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.32

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