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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.97, 2,096.13 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.97, 2,096.13 and 473.04 is: 709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.97 : 2,096.13 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.97/2,096.13 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.97x = 2,096.13 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.97x = 991,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,553.34/1,397.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.28

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