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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.02, 2,099.22 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.02, 2,099.22 and 475.20 is: 712.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.02 : 2,099.22 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.02/2,099.22 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.02x = 2,099.22 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.02x = 997,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,547.56/1,400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.53

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