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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.44, 2,099.28 and 425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.44, 2,099.28 and 425.55 is: 638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.44 : 2,099.28 = 425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.44/2,099.28 = 425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.44x = 2,099.28 × 425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.44x = 893,338.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,338.11/1,399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.35

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