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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.04, 2,098.62 and 425.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.04, 2,098.62 and 425.15 is: 637.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.04 : 2,098.62 = 425.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.04/2,098.62 = 425.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.04x = 2,098.62 × 425.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.04x = 892,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,217.80/1,399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.74

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