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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.36, 2,207.05 and 375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.36, 2,207.05 and 375.73 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.36 : 2,207.05 = 375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.36/2,207.05 = 375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.36x = 2,207.05 × 375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.36x = 829,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,254.90/1,471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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