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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.38, 2,199.57 and 370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.38, 2,199.57 and 370.83 is: 556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.38 : 2,199.57 = 370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.38/2,199.57 = 370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.38x = 2,199.57 × 370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.38x = 815,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,666.54/1,466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.25

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