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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.24, 2,096.06 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.24, 2,096.06 and 423.24 is: 634.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.24 : 2,096.06 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.24/2,096.06 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.24x = 2,096.06 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.24x = 887,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,136.43/1,397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.92

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