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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.58, 2,207.36 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.58, 2,207.36 and 375.94 is: 563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.58 : 2,207.36 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.58/2,207.36 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.58x = 2,207.36 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.58x = 829,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,834.92/1,471.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.91

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