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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.84, 2,098.20 and 705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.84, 2,098.20 and 705.04 is: 1,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.84 : 2,098.20 = 705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.84/2,098.20 = 705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.84x = 2,098.20 × 705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.84x = 1,479,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,314.93/1,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.29

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