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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.69, 2,202.88 and 373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.69, 2,202.88 and 373.06 is: 559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.69 : 2,202.88 = 373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.69/2,202.88 = 373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.69x = 2,202.88 × 373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.69x = 821,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,806.41/1,468.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.55

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