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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.67, 2,096.39 and 410.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.67, 2,096.39 and 410.41 is: 615.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.67 : 2,096.39 = 410.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.67/2,096.39 = 410.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.67x = 2,096.39 × 410.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.67x = 860,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,379.42/1,397.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.58

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