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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.74, 2,098.33 and 474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.74, 2,098.33 and 474.35 is: 711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.74 : 2,098.33 = 474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.74/2,098.33 = 474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.74x = 2,098.33 × 474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.74x = 995,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,342.84/1,398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.60

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