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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.61, 2,096.24 and 473.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.61, 2,096.24 and 473.13 is: 709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.61 : 2,096.24 = 473.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.61/2,096.24 = 473.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.61x = 2,096.24 × 473.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.61x = 991,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,791.67/1,397.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.63

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