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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.72, 2,208.92 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.72, 2,208.92 and 377.10 is: 565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.72 : 2,208.92 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.72/2,208.92 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.72x = 2,208.92 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.72x = 832,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,979.15/1,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.60

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