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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.70, 2,203.05 and 373.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.70, 2,203.05 and 373.15 is: 559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.70 : 2,203.05 = 373.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.70/2,203.05 = 373.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.70x = 2,203.05 × 373.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.70x = 822,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,061.20/1,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.72

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