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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.99, 2,270.97 and 474.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.99, 2,270.97 and 474.00 is: 711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.99 : 2,270.97 = 474.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.99/2,270.97 = 474.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.99x = 2,270.97 × 474.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.99x = 1,076,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,446.64/1,513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.00

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