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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.92, 2,206.36 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.92, 2,206.36 and 375.28 is: 562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.92 : 2,206.36 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.92/2,206.36 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.92x = 2,206.36 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.92x = 828,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,002.78/1,470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.91

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