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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.17, 2,098.77 and 425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.17, 2,098.77 and 425.43 is: 638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.17 : 2,098.77 = 425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.17/2,098.77 = 425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.17x = 2,098.77 × 425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.17x = 892,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,879.72/1,399.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.15

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