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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.98, 2,212.60 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.98, 2,212.60 and 379.35 is: 569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.98 : 2,212.60 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.98/2,212.60 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.98x = 2,212.60 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.98x = 839,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,337.80/1,474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.05

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