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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.83, 2,210.79 and 378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.83, 2,210.79 and 378.20 is: 567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.83 : 2,210.79 = 378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.83/2,210.79 = 378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.83x = 2,210.79 × 378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.83x = 836,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,127.72/1,473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.32

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