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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.06, 2,208.04 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.06, 2,208.04 and 376.44 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.06 : 2,208.04 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.06/2,208.04 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.06x = 2,208.04 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.06x = 831,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,194.58/1,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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