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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.83, 2,204.74 and 374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.83, 2,204.74 and 374.19 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.83 : 2,204.74 = 374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.83/2,204.74 = 374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.83x = 2,204.74 × 374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.83x = 825,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,003.52/1,469.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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