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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.68, 2,095.72 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.68, 2,095.72 and 423.64 is: 635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.68 : 2,095.72 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.68/2,095.72 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.68x = 2,095.72 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.68x = 887,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,830.82/1,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.22

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