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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.65, 2,202.99 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.65, 2,202.99 and 373.02 is: 559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.65 : 2,202.99 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.65/2,202.99 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.65x = 2,202.99 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.65x = 821,750.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,750.37/1,468.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.53

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