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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.35, 2,099.03 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.35, 2,099.03 and 425.46 is: 638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.35 : 2,099.03 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.35/2,099.03 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.35x = 2,099.03 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.35x = 893,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,053.30/1,399.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.19

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