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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.08, 2,098.92 and 474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.08, 2,098.92 and 474.60 is: 712.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.08 : 2,098.92 = 474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.08/2,098.92 = 474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.08x = 2,098.92 × 474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.08x = 996,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,147.43/1,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.00

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