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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.84, 2,097 and 410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.84, 2,097 and 410.80 is: 616.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.84 : 2,097 = 410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.84/2,097 = 410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.84x = 2,097 × 410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.84x = 861,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,447.60/1,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.27

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