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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.60, 2,099.46 and 475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.60, 2,099.46 and 475.40 is: 712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.60 : 2,099.46 = 475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.60/2,099.46 = 475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.60x = 2,099.46 × 475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.60x = 998,083.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,083.28/1,400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.61

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