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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.45, 2,205.68 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.45, 2,205.68 and 374.90 is: 562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.45 : 2,205.68 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.45/2,205.68 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.45x = 2,205.68 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.45x = 826,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,909.43/1,470.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.35

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