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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.12, 2,205.26 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.12, 2,205.26 and 374.49 is: 561.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.12 : 2,205.26 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.12/2,205.26 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.12x = 2,205.26 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.12x = 825,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,847.82/1,470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.76

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