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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.82, 2,201.81 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.82, 2,201.81 and 372.20 is: 558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.82 : 2,201.81 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.82/2,201.81 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.82x = 2,201.81 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.82x = 819,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,510.14/1,467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.32

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