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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.63, 2,095.84 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.63, 2,095.84 and 423.50 is: 635.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.63 : 2,095.84 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.63/2,095.84 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.63x = 2,095.84 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.63x = 887,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,594.19/1,397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.07

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