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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.24, 2,214.48 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.24, 2,214.48 and 380.60 is: 570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.24 : 2,214.48 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.24/2,214.48 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.24x = 2,214.48 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.24x = 842,818.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,818.11/1,476.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.92

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