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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.21, 2,271.31 and 474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.21, 2,271.31 and 474.22 is: 711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.21 : 2,271.31 = 474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.21/2,271.31 = 474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.21x = 2,271.31 × 474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.21x = 1,077,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,089.51/1,514.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.32

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