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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.32, 2,099.32 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.32, 2,099.32 and 425.44 is: 638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.32 : 2,099.32 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.32/2,099.32 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.32x = 2,099.32 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.32x = 893,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,134.70/1,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.26

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