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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.47, 2,096.07 and 519.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.47, 2,096.07 and 519.86 is: 780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.47 : 2,096.07 = 519.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.47/2,096.07 = 519.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.47x = 2,096.07 × 519.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.47x = 1,089,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,652.47/1,396.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.29

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