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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.47, 2,214.69 and 380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.47, 2,214.69 and 380.74 is: 571.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.47 : 2,214.69 = 380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.47/2,214.69 = 380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.47x = 2,214.69 × 380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.47x = 843,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,210.00/1,476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.10

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