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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.97, 1,882.50 and 474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.97, 1,882.50 and 474.89 is: 712.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.97 : 1,882.50 = 474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.97/1,882.50 = 474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.97x = 1,882.50 × 474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.97x = 893,980.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,980.43/1,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.35

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