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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.10, 2,097.16 and 424.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.10, 2,097.16 and 424.21 is: 636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.10 : 2,097.16 = 424.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.10/2,097.16 = 424.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.10x = 2,097.16 × 424.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.10x = 889,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,634.12/1,398.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.32

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