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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.76, 2,203.14 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.76, 2,203.14 and 373.12 is: 559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.76 : 2,203.14 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.76/2,203.14 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.76x = 2,203.14 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.76x = 822,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,022.72/1,468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.67

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