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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.45, 2,271.85 and 474.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.45, 2,271.85 and 474.43 is: 711.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.45 : 2,271.85 = 474.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.45/2,271.85 = 474.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.45x = 2,271.85 × 474.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.45x = 1,077,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,833.80/1,514.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.70

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