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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.51, 2,207.27 and 375.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.51, 2,207.27 and 375.85 is: 563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.51 : 2,207.27 = 375.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.51/2,207.27 = 375.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.51x = 2,207.27 × 375.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.51x = 829,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,602.43/1,471.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.78

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