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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.85, 2,096.78 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.85, 2,096.78 and 423.96 is: 635.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.85 : 2,096.78 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.85/2,096.78 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.85x = 2,096.78 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.85x = 888,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,950.85/1,397.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.94

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