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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.61, 2,099.05 and 425.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.61, 2,099.05 and 425.45 is: 638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.61 : 2,099.05 = 425.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.61/2,099.05 = 425.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.61x = 2,099.05 × 425.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.61x = 893,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,040.82/1,399.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.06

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