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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.44, 2,271.05 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.44, 2,271.05 and 474.10 is: 710.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.44 : 2,271.05 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.44/2,271.05 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.44x = 2,271.05 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.44x = 1,076,704.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,704.81/1,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.96

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