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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.56, 2,099.33 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.56, 2,099.33 and 425.66 is: 638.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.56 : 2,099.33 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.56/2,099.33 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.56x = 2,099.33 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.56x = 893,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,598.68/1,399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.49

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