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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.84, 2,201.80 and 372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.84, 2,201.80 and 372.29 is: 558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.84 : 2,201.80 = 372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.84/2,201.80 = 372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.84x = 2,201.80 × 372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.84x = 819,709.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,709.27/1,467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.45

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