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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.90, 2,096.96 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.90, 2,096.96 and 424.08 is: 636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.90 : 2,096.96 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.90/2,096.96 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.90x = 2,096.96 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.90x = 889,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,278.80/1,397.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.15

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