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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.15, 2,097.50 and 473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.15, 2,097.50 and 473.46 is: 710.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.15 : 2,097.50 = 473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.15/2,097.50 = 473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.15x = 2,097.50 × 473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.15x = 993,083.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,083.92/1,398.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.28

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