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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.88, 2,201.83 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.88, 2,201.83 and 372.24 is: 558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.88 : 2,201.83 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.88/2,201.83 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.88x = 2,201.83 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.88x = 819,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,607.34/1,467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.36

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