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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.51, 2,098.25 and 424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.51, 2,098.25 and 424.59 is: 637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.51 : 2,098.25 = 424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.51/2,098.25 = 424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.51x = 2,098.25 × 424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.51x = 890,893.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,893.84/1,398.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.03

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