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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.44, 2,097.63 and 750.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.44, 2,097.63 and 750.44 is: 1,125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.44 : 2,097.63 = 750.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.44/2,097.63 = 750.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.44x = 2,097.63 × 750.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.44x = 1,574,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,145.46/1,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.64

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