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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.65, 2,207.49 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.65, 2,207.49 and 376.02 is: 564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.65 : 2,207.49 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.65/2,207.49 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.65x = 2,207.49 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.65x = 830,058.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,058.98/1,471.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.03

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