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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.74, 2,099.88 and 425.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.74, 2,099.88 and 425.99 is: 639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.74 : 2,099.88 = 425.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.74/2,099.88 = 425.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.74x = 2,099.88 × 425.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.74x = 894,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,517.38/1,399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.06

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