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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.46, 2,201.12 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.46, 2,201.12 and 371.82 is: 557.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.46 : 2,201.12 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.46/2,201.12 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.46x = 2,201.12 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.46x = 818,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,420.44/1,467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.71

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