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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.35, 2,199.60 and 370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.35, 2,199.60 and 370.73 is: 556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.35 : 2,199.60 = 370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.35/2,199.60 = 370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.35x = 2,199.60 × 370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.35x = 815,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,463.21/1,466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.12

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