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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.12, 2,200.76 and 371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.12, 2,200.76 and 371.49 is: 557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.12 : 2,200.76 = 371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.12/2,200.76 = 371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.12x = 2,200.76 × 371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.12x = 817,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,571.23/1,467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.26

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