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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.32, 2,213.06 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.32, 2,213.06 and 379.69 is: 569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.32 : 2,213.06 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.32/2,213.06 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.32x = 2,213.06 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.32x = 840,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,276.75/1,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.56

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