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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.34, 2,209.96 and 377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.34, 2,209.96 and 377.72 is: 566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.34 : 2,209.96 = 377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.34/2,209.96 = 377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.34x = 2,209.96 × 377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.34x = 834,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,734.10/1,473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.56

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