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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.73, 2,096.59 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.73, 2,096.59 and 423.83 is: 635.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.73 : 2,096.59 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.73/2,096.59 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.73x = 2,096.59 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.73x = 888,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,597.74/1,397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.74

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