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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.87, 2,271.03 and 474.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.87, 2,271.03 and 474.21 is: 710.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.87 : 2,271.03 = 474.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.87/2,271.03 = 474.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.87x = 2,271.03 × 474.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.87x = 1,076,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,945.14/1,514.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.92

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