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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.83, 2,099.74 and 475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.83, 2,099.74 and 475.48 is: 713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.83 : 2,099.74 = 475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.83/2,099.74 = 475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.83x = 2,099.74 × 475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.83x = 998,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,384.38/1,399.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.22

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