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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.90, 2,097.30 and 424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.90, 2,097.30 and 424.10 is: 636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.90 : 2,097.30 = 424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.90/2,097.30 = 424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.90x = 2,097.30 × 424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.90x = 889,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,464.93/1,397.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.29

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