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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.09, 2,098.83 and 474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.09, 2,098.83 and 474.76 is: 712.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.09 : 2,098.83 = 474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.09/2,098.83 = 474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.09x = 2,098.83 × 474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.09x = 996,440.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,440.53/1,399.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.21

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