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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.59, 2,210.37 and 377.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.59, 2,210.37 and 377.95 is: 566.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.59 : 2,210.37 = 377.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.59/2,210.37 = 377.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.59x = 2,210.37 × 377.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.59x = 835,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,409.34/1,473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.92

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