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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.60, 2,096.40 and 423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.60, 2,096.40 and 423.71 is: 635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.60 : 2,096.40 = 423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.60/2,096.40 = 423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.60x = 2,096.40 × 423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.60x = 888,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,264.61/1,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.56

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