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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.93, 2,099.81 and 425.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.93, 2,099.81 and 425.95 is: 638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.93 : 2,099.81 = 425.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.93/2,099.81 = 425.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.93x = 2,099.81 × 425.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.93x = 894,414.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,414.07/1,399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.90

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