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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.39, 2,100.56 and 475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.39, 2,100.56 and 475.94 is: 713.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.39 : 2,100.56 = 475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.39/2,100.56 = 475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.39x = 2,100.56 × 475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.39x = 999,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,727.64/1,400.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.89

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