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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.14, 2,099.22 and 475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.14, 2,099.22 and 475.48 is: 712.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.14 : 2,099.22 = 475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.14/2,099.22 = 475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.14x = 2,099.22 × 475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.14x = 998,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,137.13/1,400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.88

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