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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.03, 2,212.41 and 379.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.03, 2,212.41 and 379.37 is: 569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.03 : 2,212.41 = 379.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.03/2,212.41 = 379.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.03x = 2,212.41 × 379.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.03x = 839,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,321.98/1,475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.02

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