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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.70, 2,204.55 and 374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.70, 2,204.55 and 374.15 is: 561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.70 : 2,204.55 = 374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.70/2,204.55 = 374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.70x = 2,204.55 × 374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.70x = 824,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,832.38/1,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.23

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