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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.78, 2,096.98 and 473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.78, 2,096.98 and 473.27 is: 710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.78 : 2,096.98 = 473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.78/2,096.98 = 473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.78x = 2,096.98 × 473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.78x = 992,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,441.78/1,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.02

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