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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.70, 2,201.59 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.70, 2,201.59 and 372.15 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.70 : 2,201.59 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.70/2,201.59 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.70x = 2,201.59 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.70x = 819,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,322.18/1,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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