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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.37, 2,207.05 and 375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.37, 2,207.05 and 375.73 is: 563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.37 : 2,207.05 = 375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.37/2,207.05 = 375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.37x = 2,207.05 × 375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.37x = 829,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,243.86/1,471.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.59

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