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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.56, 2,097.95 and 473.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.56, 2,097.95 and 473.81 is: 710.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.56 : 2,097.95 = 473.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.56/2,097.95 = 473.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.56x = 2,097.95 × 473.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.56x = 994,029.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,029.69/1,398.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.75

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