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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.06, 2,098.55 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.06, 2,098.55 and 359.04 is: 538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.06 : 2,098.55 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.06/2,098.55 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.06x = 2,098.55 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.06x = 753,464.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,464.29/1,399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.55

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