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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.92, 2,098.94 and 533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.92, 2,098.94 and 533.48 is: 800.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.92 : 2,098.94 = 533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.92/2,098.94 = 533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.92x = 2,098.94 × 533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.92x = 1,119,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,742.51/1,398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.43

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