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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.26, 2,095.90 and 472.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.26, 2,095.90 and 472.83 is: 709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.26 : 2,095.90 = 472.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.26/2,095.90 = 472.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.26x = 2,095.90 × 472.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.26x = 991,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,004.40/1,397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.25

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