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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.96, 2,095.92 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.96, 2,095.92 and 423.28 is: 635.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.96 : 2,095.92 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.96/2,095.92 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.96x = 2,095.92 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.96x = 887,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,161.02/1,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.07

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