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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.33, 2,097.38 and 473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.33, 2,097.38 and 473.88 is: 710.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.33 : 2,097.38 = 473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.33/2,097.38 = 473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.33x = 2,097.38 × 473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.33x = 993,897.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,897.13/1,398.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.77

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