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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.65, 2,206.01 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.65, 2,206.01 and 375.02 is: 562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.65 : 2,206.01 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.65/2,206.01 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.65x = 2,206.01 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.65x = 827,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,287.78/1,470.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.53

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