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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.01, 2,202.02 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.01, 2,202.02 and 372.46 is: 558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.01 : 2,202.02 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.01/2,202.02 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.01x = 2,202.02 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.01x = 820,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,162.51/1,468.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.69

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