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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.48, 2,096.19 and 423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.48, 2,096.19 and 423.59 is: 635.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.48 : 2,096.19 = 423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.48/2,096.19 = 423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.48x = 2,096.19 × 423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.48x = 887,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,914.64/1,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.37

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