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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.66, 2,205.96 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.66, 2,205.96 and 375 is: 562.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.66 : 2,205.96 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.66/2,205.96 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.66x = 2,205.96 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.66x = 827,235
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,235/1,470.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.49

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