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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.49, 2,096.37 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.49, 2,096.37 and 473.22 is: 709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.49 : 2,096.37 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.49/2,096.37 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.49x = 2,096.37 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.49x = 992,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,044.21/1,397.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.88

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