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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.53, 2,207.16 and 375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.53, 2,207.16 and 375.87 is: 563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.53 : 2,207.16 = 375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.53/2,207.16 = 375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.53x = 2,207.16 × 375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.53x = 829,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,605.23/1,471.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.77

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