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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.08, 2,212.64 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.08, 2,212.64 and 379.46 is: 569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.08 : 2,212.64 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.08/2,212.64 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.08x = 2,212.64 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.08x = 839,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,608.37/1,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.20

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