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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.15, 2,211.24 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.15, 2,211.24 and 378.52 is: 567.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.15 : 2,211.24 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.15/2,211.24 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.15x = 2,211.24 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.15x = 836,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,998.56/1,474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.78

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