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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.10, 2,210.96 and 378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.10, 2,210.96 and 378.48 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.10 : 2,210.96 = 378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.10/2,210.96 = 378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.10x = 2,210.96 × 378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.10x = 836,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,804.14/1,474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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