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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.65, 2,209.11 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.65, 2,209.11 and 377.02 is: 565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.65 : 2,209.11 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.65/2,209.11 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.65x = 2,209.11 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.65x = 832,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,880.00/1,472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.57

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