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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.51, 2,097.89 and 474.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.51, 2,097.89 and 474.33 is: 711.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.51 : 2,097.89 = 474.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.51/2,097.89 = 474.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.51x = 2,097.89 × 474.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.51x = 995,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,089.79/1,398.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.54

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