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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.64, 2,098.44 and 705.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.64, 2,098.44 and 705.99 is: 1,058.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.64 : 2,098.44 = 705.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.64/2,098.44 = 705.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.64x = 2,098.44 × 705.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.64x = 1,481,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,477.66/1,399.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.47

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