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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.75, 2,212.12 and 379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.75, 2,212.12 and 379.11 is: 568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.75 : 2,212.12 = 379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.75/2,212.12 = 379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.75x = 2,212.12 × 379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.75x = 838,636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,636.81/1,474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.66

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