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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.90, 2,207.89 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.90, 2,207.89 and 376.27 is: 564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.90 : 2,207.89 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.90/2,207.89 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.90x = 2,207.89 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.90x = 830,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,762.77/1,471.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.42

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