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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.93, 2,203.40 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.93, 2,203.40 and 373.29 is: 559.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.93 : 2,203.40 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.93/2,203.40 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.93x = 2,203.40 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.93x = 822,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,494.30/1,468.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.93

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