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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.87, 2,095.07 and 423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.87, 2,095.07 and 423.05 is: 634.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.87 : 2,095.07 = 423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.87/2,095.07 = 423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.87x = 2,095.07 × 423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.87x = 886,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,306.77/1,396.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.50

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