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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.97, 2,098.94 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.97, 2,098.94 and 425.54 is: 637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.97 : 2,098.94 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.97/2,098.94 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.97x = 2,098.94 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.97x = 893,170.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,170.31/1,399.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.99

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