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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.73, 2,204.61 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.73, 2,204.61 and 374.09 is: 561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.73 : 2,204.61 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.73/2,204.61 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.73x = 2,204.61 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.73x = 824,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,720.68/1,469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.14

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