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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.03, 2,098.85 and 474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.03, 2,098.85 and 474.52 is: 711.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.03 : 2,098.85 = 474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.03/2,098.85 = 474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.03x = 2,098.85 × 474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.03x = 995,946.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,946.30/1,399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.88

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