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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.04, 2,097.19 and 423.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.04, 2,097.19 and 423.97 is: 635.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.04 : 2,097.19 = 423.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.04/2,097.19 = 423.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.04x = 2,097.19 × 423.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.04x = 889,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,145.64/1,398.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.99

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