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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.80, 2,096.99 and 473.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.80, 2,096.99 and 473.33 is: 710.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.80 : 2,096.99 = 473.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.80/2,096.99 = 473.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.80x = 2,096.99 × 473.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.80x = 992,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,575.97/1,397.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.10

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