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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.64, 2,212.10 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.64, 2,212.10 and 379.02 is: 568.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.64 : 2,212.10 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.64/2,212.10 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.64x = 2,212.10 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.64x = 838,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,430.14/1,474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.57

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