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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.23, 2,095.84 and 423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.23, 2,095.84 and 423.33 is: 634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.23 : 2,095.84 = 423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.23/2,095.84 = 423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.23x = 2,095.84 × 423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.23x = 887,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,231.95/1,397.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.99

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