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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.67, 2,203.02 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.67, 2,203.02 and 373.04 is: 559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.67 : 2,203.02 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.67/2,203.02 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.67x = 2,203.02 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.67x = 821,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,803.57/1,468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.56

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