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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.40, 2,096.21 and 423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.40, 2,096.21 and 423.58 is: 635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.40 : 2,096.21 = 423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.40/2,096.21 = 423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.40x = 2,096.21 × 423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.40x = 887,910.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,910.51/1,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.40

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