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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.67, 2,097.95 and 474.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.67, 2,097.95 and 474.23 is: 711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.67 : 2,097.95 = 474.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.67/2,097.95 = 474.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.67x = 2,097.95 × 474.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.67x = 994,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,907.52/1,398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.32

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