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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.52, 2,096.90 and 704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.52, 2,096.90 and 704.36 is: 1,056.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.52 : 2,096.90 = 704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.52/2,096.90 = 704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.52x = 2,096.90 × 704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.52x = 1,476,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,972.48/1,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.10

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