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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.16, 2,209.71 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.16, 2,209.71 and 377.51 is: 566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.16 : 2,209.71 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.16/2,209.71 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.16x = 2,209.71 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.16x = 834,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,187.62/1,473.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.26

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