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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.33, 2,096.57 and 703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.33, 2,096.57 and 703.62 is: 1,055.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.33 : 2,096.57 = 703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.33/2,096.57 = 703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.33x = 2,096.57 × 703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.33x = 1,475,185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,185.07/1,397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.72

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