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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.64, 2,205.96 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.64, 2,205.96 and 375.08 is: 562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.64 : 2,205.96 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.64/2,205.96 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.64x = 2,205.96 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.64x = 827,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,411.48/1,470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.62

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