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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.25, 2,095.81 and 410.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.25, 2,095.81 and 410.02 is: 615.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.25 : 2,095.81 = 410.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.25/2,095.81 = 410.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.25x = 2,095.81 × 410.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.25x = 859,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,331.88/1,397.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.02

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