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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.30, 2,096.03 and 472.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.30, 2,096.03 and 472.73 is: 709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.30 : 2,096.03 = 472.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.30/2,096.03 = 472.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.30x = 2,096.03 × 472.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.30x = 990,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,846.96/1,397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.12

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