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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.83, 2,096.26 and 410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.83, 2,096.26 and 410.38 is: 615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.83 : 2,096.26 = 410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.83/2,096.26 = 410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.83x = 2,096.26 × 410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.83x = 860,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,263.18/1,397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.43

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