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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.41, 2,097.91 and 424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.41, 2,097.91 and 424.58 is: 636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.41 : 2,097.91 = 424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.41/2,097.91 = 424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.41x = 2,097.91 × 424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.41x = 890,730.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,730.63/1,398.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.96

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