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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.83, 2,096.60 and 704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.83, 2,096.60 and 704.22 is: 1,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.83 : 2,096.60 = 704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.83/2,096.60 = 704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.83x = 2,096.60 × 704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.83x = 1,476,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,467.65/1,397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.26

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