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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.81, 2,272.54 and 474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.81, 2,272.54 and 474.74 is: 712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.81 : 2,272.54 = 474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.81/2,272.54 = 474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.81x = 2,272.54 × 474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.81x = 1,078,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,853.09/1,514.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.20

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