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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.41, 2,096.41 and 423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.41, 2,096.41 and 423.58 is: 635.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.41 : 2,096.41 = 423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.41/2,096.41 = 423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.41x = 2,096.41 × 423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.41x = 887,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,997.35/1,397.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.46

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