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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.97, 2,272.85 and 475.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.97, 2,272.85 and 475.01 is: 712.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.97 : 2,272.85 = 475.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.97/2,272.85 = 475.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.97x = 2,272.85 × 475.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.97x = 1,079,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,626.48/1,514.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.64

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