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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.25, 2,098.82 and 425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.25, 2,098.82 and 425.33 is: 637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.25 : 2,098.82 = 425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.25/2,098.82 = 425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.25x = 2,098.82 × 425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.25x = 892,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,681.68/1,399.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.97

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