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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.88, 2,095.62 and 423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.88, 2,095.62 and 423.06 is: 634.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.88 : 2,095.62 = 423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.88/2,095.62 = 423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.88x = 2,095.62 × 423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.88x = 886,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,562.52/1,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.68

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