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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.31, 2,214.45 and 380.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.31, 2,214.45 and 380.67 is: 571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.31 : 2,214.45 = 380.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.31/2,214.45 = 380.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.31x = 2,214.45 × 380.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.31x = 842,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,974.68/1,476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.00

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