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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.12, 2,095.62 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.12, 2,095.62 and 423.18 is: 634.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.12 : 2,095.62 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.12/2,095.62 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.12x = 2,095.62 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.12x = 886,824.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,824.47/1,397.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.75

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