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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.52, 2,096.64 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.52, 2,096.64 and 473.28 is: 710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.52 : 2,096.64 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.52/2,096.64 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.52x = 2,096.64 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.52x = 992,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,297.78/1,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.04

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