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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.65, 2,097.74 and 474.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.65, 2,097.74 and 474.19 is: 711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.65 : 2,097.74 = 474.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.65/2,097.74 = 474.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.65x = 2,097.74 × 474.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.65x = 994,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,727.33/1,398.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.21

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