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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.96, 2,098.53 and 474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.96, 2,098.53 and 474.26 is: 711.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.96 : 2,098.53 = 474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.96/2,098.53 = 474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.96x = 2,098.53 × 474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.96x = 995,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,238.35/1,398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.41

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