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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.88, 2,096.22 and 703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.88, 2,096.22 and 703.68 is: 1,055.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.88 : 2,096.22 = 703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.88/2,096.22 = 703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.88x = 2,096.22 × 703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.88x = 1,475,068.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,068.09/1,397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.22

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