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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.51, 2,098.33 and 705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.51, 2,098.33 and 705.38 is: 1,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.51 : 2,098.33 = 705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.51/2,098.33 = 705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.51x = 2,098.33 × 705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.51x = 1,480,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,107.76/1,398.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.35

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