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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.58, 2,095.83 and 703.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.58, 2,095.83 and 703.86 is: 1,055.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.58 : 2,095.83 = 703.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.58/2,095.83 = 703.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.58x = 2,095.83 × 703.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.58x = 1,475,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,170.90/1,397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.52

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