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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.85, 2,210.77 and 378.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.85, 2,210.77 and 378.21 is: 567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.85 : 2,210.77 = 378.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.85/2,210.77 = 378.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.85x = 2,210.77 × 378.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.85x = 836,135.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,135.32/1,473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.31

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