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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.33, 2,098.88 and 474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.33, 2,098.88 and 474.88 is: 712.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.33 : 2,098.88 = 474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.33/2,098.88 = 474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.33x = 2,098.88 × 474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.33x = 996,716.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,716.13/1,399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.28

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