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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.04, 2,207.89 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.04, 2,207.89 and 376.41 is: 564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.04 : 2,207.89 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.04/2,207.89 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.04x = 2,207.89 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.04x = 831,070.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,070.93/1,472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.57

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