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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.33, 2,099.04 and 474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.33, 2,099.04 and 474.82 is: 712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.33 : 2,099.04 = 474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.33/2,099.04 = 474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.33x = 2,099.04 × 474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.33x = 996,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,666.17/1,399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.25

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