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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.16, 2,097.51 and 473.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.16, 2,097.51 and 473.87 is: 710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.16 : 2,097.51 = 473.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.16/2,097.51 = 473.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.16x = 2,097.51 × 473.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.16x = 993,947.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,947.06/1,398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.90

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