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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.56, 2,099.06 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.56, 2,099.06 and 425.46 is: 638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.56 : 2,099.06 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.56/2,099.06 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.56x = 2,099.06 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.56x = 893,066.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,066.07/1,399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.10

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