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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.61, 2,098.23 and 703.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.61, 2,098.23 and 703.54 is: 1,055.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.61 : 2,098.23 = 703.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.61/2,098.23 = 703.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.61x = 2,098.23 × 703.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.61x = 1,476,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,188.73/1,398.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.47

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