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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.01, 2,096.45 and 617.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.01, 2,096.45 and 617.45 is: 925.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.01 : 2,096.45 = 617.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.01/2,096.45 = 617.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.01x = 2,096.45 × 617.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.01x = 1,294,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,449.97/1,398.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.93

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