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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.70, 2,266.74 and 471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.70, 2,266.74 and 471.42 is: 706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.70 : 2,266.74 = 471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.70/2,266.74 = 471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.70x = 2,266.74 × 471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.70x = 1,068,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,586.57/1,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.88

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