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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.18, 2,095.40 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.18, 2,095.40 and 423.18 is: 634.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.18 : 2,095.40 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.18/2,095.40 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.18x = 2,095.40 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.18x = 886,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,731.37/1,397.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.66

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