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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.52, 2,205.60 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.52, 2,205.60 and 374.90 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.52 : 2,205.60 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.52/2,205.60 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.52x = 2,205.60 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.52x = 826,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,867.01/1,470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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