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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.16, 2,096.90 and 1,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.16, 2,096.90 and 1,049.74 is: 1,573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.16 : 2,096.90 = 1,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.16/2,096.90 = 1,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.16x = 2,096.90 × 1,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.16x = 2,201,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,199.81/1,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.23

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