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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.41, 2,209.87 and 377.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.41, 2,209.87 and 377.71 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.41 : 2,209.87 = 377.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.41/2,209.87 = 377.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.41x = 2,209.87 × 377.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.41x = 834,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,690.00/1,473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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