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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.04, 2,212.53 and 379.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.04, 2,212.53 and 379.39 is: 569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.04 : 2,212.53 = 379.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.04/2,212.53 = 379.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.04x = 2,212.53 × 379.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.04x = 839,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,411.76/1,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.08

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