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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.34, 2,095.18 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.34, 2,095.18 and 472.68 is: 708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.34 : 2,095.18 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.34/2,095.18 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.34x = 2,095.18 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.34x = 990,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,349.68/1,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.74

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