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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.46, 2,099.12 and 474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.46, 2,099.12 and 474.71 is: 712.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.46 : 2,099.12 = 474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.46/2,099.12 = 474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.46x = 2,099.12 × 474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.46x = 996,473.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,473.26/1,399.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.04

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