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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.99, 2,098.62 and 706.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.99, 2,098.62 and 706.69 is: 1,058.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.99 : 2,098.62 = 706.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.99/2,098.62 = 706.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.99x = 2,098.62 × 706.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.99x = 1,483,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,059.74/1,400.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.58

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