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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.75, 2,099.63 and 534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.75, 2,099.63 and 534.67 is: 802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.75 : 2,099.63 = 534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.75/2,099.63 = 534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.75x = 2,099.63 × 534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.75x = 1,122,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,609.17/1,399.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.01

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