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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.96, 2,098.80 and 533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.96, 2,098.80 and 533.34 is: 800.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.96 : 2,098.80 = 533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.96/2,098.80 = 533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.96x = 2,098.80 × 533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.96x = 1,119,373.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,373.99/1,398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.15

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