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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.49, 2,270.22 and 473.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.49, 2,270.22 and 473.50 is: 710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.49 : 2,270.22 = 473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.49/2,270.22 = 473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.49x = 2,270.22 × 473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.49x = 1,074,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,952.90/1,513.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.25

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