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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.84, 2,097.04 and 473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.84, 2,097.04 and 473.36 is: 710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.84 : 2,097.04 = 473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.84/2,097.04 = 473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.84x = 2,097.04 × 473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.84x = 992,654.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,654.85/1,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.13

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