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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.42, 2,099.05 and 475.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.42, 2,099.05 and 475.01 is: 712.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.42 : 2,099.05 = 475.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.42/2,099.05 = 475.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.42x = 2,099.05 × 475.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.42x = 997,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,069.74/1,399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.49

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