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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.24, 2,098.60 and 411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.24, 2,098.60 and 411.85 is: 617.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.24 : 2,098.60 = 411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.24/2,098.60 = 411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.24x = 2,098.60 × 411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.24x = 864,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,308.41/1,399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.70

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