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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.52, 2,214.78 and 380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.52, 2,214.78 and 380.89 is: 571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.52 : 2,214.78 = 380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.52/2,214.78 = 380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.52x = 2,214.78 × 380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.52x = 843,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,587.55/1,476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.34

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