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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.93, 2,096.08 and 473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.93, 2,096.08 and 473.24 is: 709.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.93 : 2,096.08 = 473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.93/2,096.08 = 473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.93x = 2,096.08 × 473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.93x = 991,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,952.96/1,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.59

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