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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.56, 2,096.66 and 473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.56, 2,096.66 and 473.08 is: 709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.56 : 2,096.66 = 473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.56/2,096.66 = 473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.56x = 2,096.66 × 473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.56x = 991,887.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,887.91/1,397.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.73

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