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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.25, 2,096.56 and 473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.25, 2,096.56 and 473.64 is: 710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.25 : 2,096.56 = 473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.25/2,096.56 = 473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.25x = 2,096.56 × 473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.25x = 993,014.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,014.68/1,398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.18

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