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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.77, 2,207.68 and 376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.77, 2,207.68 and 376.15 is: 564.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.77 : 2,207.68 = 376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.77/2,207.68 = 376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.77x = 2,207.68 × 376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.77x = 830,418.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,418.83/1,471.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.23

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